Automotive Art vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Automotive Art Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $520,000$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee N/A$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 5%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee 2% local + 1%$300/mo.
Year Founded -2013
Year Franchised -2016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Automotive Art Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Automotive Art Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Automotive Art Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Automotive Art Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Automotive Art

Automotive Art is the Caribbean's largest Auto-Care retailer of car enhancement products and services. With its corporate headquarters in Barbados, it currently operates in over 20 countries with 27 stores throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and South America.Automotive Art is a one-stop superstore and service centre offering a wide choice of quality brands including accessories, batteries, car care products, paint and ancillaries, tools, tyres, wheels and the services to install them. Our Vision is to be the leading retailer of automotive enhancement products and services to our customers.
 

About DPF Alternatives

"DPF
DPF Alternatives has franchise opportunities available with many markets selling quickly. If you are interested in joining a highly resilient, fast growing niche market, and you like being part of a team, the largest Diesel Particulate Filter service company in the country would like to welcome you with open arms. Our DPF Alternatives family is always looking for great team players who want to make a difference.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

#361 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.