I was talking about automotive related franchising opportunities with a buddy of mine and the only one we could think of was quick oil change business like Jiffy Lube. Can you guys think of any other automotive related franchise opportunities? I am also wondering if those quick oil change places provide decent ROI.
There are lots of others. I can think of 4 transmission franchises right now.
Avis and Budget brands of car and truck rental.
Tuffy, Midas Muffler.
Car wash, detail.
Paint and dent.
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MegaDork
9/21/14 1:59 p.m.
Several collision shops, tire shops, accessory shops....
Entrepreneur mag lists 60+ automotive related franchises. I've looked into opening a franchise of some sort.
Jiffy Lube requires a $450k net worth with $150k liquid. Cost to open is estimated at $200k - $400k depending on your area.
That's a lot of coin but you do get instant recognition, advertising, and startup help.
nervousdog wrote:
Entrepreneur mag lists 60+ automotive related franchises. I've looked into opening a franchise of some sort.
Jiffy Lube requires a $450k net worth with $150k liquid. Cost to open is estimated at $200k - $400k depending on your area.
That's a lot of coin but you do get instant recognition, advertising, and startup help.
I'll look into this. My buddy has a couple of Subway stores so he's familiar with franchise business model. Jiffy Lube came to my mind because it doesn't require high level of mechanical know how. I didn't realize that Avis and Budget offer franchising opportunities as well.
Woody
MegaDork
9/21/14 6:20 p.m.
Aside from NAPA, are any of the other parts store chains franchises?
If you needed mechanical ability to run an auto franchise biz, 90% of them would never be open.
Woody wrote:
Aside from NAPA, are any of the other parts store chains franchises?
O'Reillys, advanced auto parts.
Woody wrote:
Aside from NAPA, are any of the other parts store chains franchises?
CarQuest, Parts Plus, AutoPro....
Although I am sure CarQuest owners days are numbered after the buyout with Advance......
I guess a tool truck franchise is not what you were thinking of but it is automotive related and a franchise. Snap On, MAC, Matco, Cornwell....
Kennedy Transmission and Midas Muffler are still around me.
Meineke Muffler use to be. Maybe went the way of Earl Scheib?
In reply to drainoil :
Meineke still is, owned by Driven brands, along with 1-800-radiator, macco, ammco and others
davidwood (spammer) said:
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dunno about that. But I do know that some of the best canoes are made out of wood!