Mr. Lube vs Indy Lube Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Lube Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Investment $300,000 - $500,000$250,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$7,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19761986
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement -20 years +5-10
Term Of Agreement -20 years +5-10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Lube Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mr. Lube Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Mr. Lube Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Training -Headquarters 2-3 Weeks
Support -Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost

Central Purchasing: At Additional Cost

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Mr. Lube Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Mr. Lube

With 92 stores and growing, Mr. Lube Canada is the industry leader in Canada's franchise automotive maintenance market. 100% Canadian owned, Mr. Lube Canada is committed to providing a franchise system offering a range of premium vehicle maintenance services in a clean, efficient, first-class manner at convenient retail outlets.

"Top
#18 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Indy Lube

INDY LUBE oil change centers specialize in fluid maintenance of both passenger and light industrial vehicles. Each INDY LUBE facility is up-scale with a spacious reception room with television, wallpaper and courtesy phone. The INDY LUBE full-service oil change includes a 20-point safety and fluid check. Each center also has a point-of-sale computer system.