DriveNStyle vs Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DriveNStyle Franchise
Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise
Investment $74,810 - $86,370$63,700 - $133,500
Franchise Fee $45,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 7.5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -1985
Year Franchised -2000
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$2000


Business Experience Requirements
 
DriveNStyle Franchise
Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise
Experience -Net worth requirement: $50K-250K Cash liquidity requirement: $10K Business Experience: * General business experience

* Marketing skills

Financing Options
 
DriveNStyle Franchise
Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
DriveNStyle Franchise
Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise
Training One week in Denver / One week in existing franchisee's location / One week in market for business launch* Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

* At franchisee's location: 3-5 days
Support -* Newsletter

* Meetings

* Toll-free phone line

* Grand opening

* Internet

* Security/safety procedures

* Field operations/evaluations

* Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing -* Co-op advertising

* Ad slicks

* National media

* Regional advertising

Operations -* Franchise can be run from home

* 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (85% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans
 
DriveNStyle Franchise
Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About DriveNStyle

DRIVE N STYLE™ is a mobile installation company, with a focus on creating "Special Editions." Our CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL EDITION™ is part of a $29 billion retail industry that capitalizes on America's love affair with cars and trucks.
 
We bring a full range of vehicle appearance and reconditioning services directly to our customers. Franchise owners benefit from our proven business model with multiple revenue streams and customer types. Drive N Style leverages our national footprint to solicit national and regional accounts on behalf of our franchisees. As part of Driven Brands, North America's largest automotive franchisor, we have unrivaled purchasing power compared to our competition. As a mobile, business-to-business platform, you don't have to worry about real estate or advertising expenses. The result is a high return on a low initial investment.

About Alloy Wheel Repair

Join the world's largest mobile wheel repair company. Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (AWRS) is the largest company of its kind in the world (over 300 operating units). We are looking for Leaders who want to take advantage of this ground floor opportunity. As a franchisee you will build equity and make a tremendous income participating in this blossoming industry. You must have the desire to build a team and lead them to the domination of your local market.