AutoQual vs Interior Magic Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AutoQual vs Interior Magic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AutoQual Franchise
Interior Magic Franchise
Investment $47,450 - $64,550$33,050 - $100,060
Franchise Fee $25,000$14,900 - $39,900
Royalty Fee 10%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982003
Year Franchised 19992004
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AutoQual Franchise
Interior Magic Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
AutoQual Franchise
Interior Magic Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/NoYes/Yes
Inventory No/NoYes/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
AutoQual Franchise
Interior Magic Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 120 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -* Franchise can be run from home

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.


Expansion Plans

 
AutoQual Franchise
Interior Magic Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About AutoQual

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As the leader and creator of our segment of the booming $20 billion automobile aftermarket industry, we're helping used car dealers and car rental agencies close more deals faster, easier, and at higher rates. The AutoQual difference is obvious - we manage the first impression for the car dealers and that turns inventory and that sells cars. As a national franchise network, our strength lies not only in our proven, trusted service method but also in our large number of locations, consistent marketing, training, and branding, and in our strong pool of experience and knowledge. Want to help us grow the AutoQual system and brand to an even higher level of strength? If you're impressed with us, and would like to be involved in this high-demand, low competition industry, we invite you to learn more about owning your own AutoQual franchise.
 
Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

About Interior Magic

Interior Magic offers

  • Rights to an exclusive territory and use of our U.S. registered trademark.
  • All initial start-up equipment and supplies including uniforms, business cards, vehicle signage and invoices.
  • 4 weeks of comprehensive training at our corporate headquarters which includes both classroom and “real world” training with one of our expert technicians.
  • 1 week of assistance in your chosen market to help jumpstart your business.
  • Marketing and sales material as well as guidance on how to market your franchise and “sell your service”.
  • The best combination of services in the industry.
  • The benefit of over 35 years of combined automotive reconditioning experience.
  • Continuous support in the form of a toll-free help line and continuing education as we develop new products and processes.
  • Access to superior products at huge discounts through our own line of Interior Magic and Ultimate Finish products.
  • Online product ordering system
  • Quarterly Newsletter
#124 on Entrepreneur's ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee