Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Dominion Auto Centers | Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Investment | 50000 - 50000 | 122000 - 400000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 8% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | $100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue | 1% |
| Year Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
| Year Franchised | 2012 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Dominion Auto Centers | Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Experience | Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales. | Automotive knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. Strong Marketing and Communication Skills. Experience in Sales and Business Operations. The ability to manage and motivate a team of employees. Strong Organizational skills and ability to follow a proven system Desire to Build a Successful Business while servicing your community. |
Financing Options |
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| Dominion Auto Centers | Mikes Master Mechanics | |
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Dominion Auto Centers | Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Training | Upfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc. | Operational/Management Training In-Store Training Hiring Assistance Customer Satisfaction Training Quality Assurance Procedures Accounting Systems Training Acquiring Wholesale Accounts Insurance Selection Warranty Programs Proprietary Software Training Advertising/Marketing Best Practices |
| Support | Site Selection Assistance Facilities Design Lease Negotiation Assistance Source for Financing New Business Start-Up Planning Training Support | |
| Marketing | ||
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Dominion Auto Centers | Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| US Expansion | Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington | |
| Canada Expansion | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | 8% |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | $100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | 1% |
| Year Founded | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | 2012 |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | 2002 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | 2012 |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales. |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | Automotive knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. Strong Marketing and Communication Skills. Experience in Sales and Business Operations. The ability to manage and motivate a team of employees. Strong Organizational skills and ability to follow a proven system Desire to Build a Successful Business while servicing your community. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Equipment | |
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| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Inventory | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Receivables | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Payroll | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | Upfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc. |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | Operational/Management Training In-Store Training Hiring Assistance Customer Satisfaction Training Quality Assurance Procedures Accounting Systems Training Acquiring Wholesale Accounts Insurance Selection Warranty Programs Proprietary Software Training Advertising/Marketing Best Practices |
| Support | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | Site Selection Assistance Facilities Design Lease Negotiation Assistance Source for Financing New Business Start-Up Planning Training Support |
| Marketing | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| Operations | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |
| International Expansion | |
| Dominion Auto Centers | |
| Mikes Master Mechanics | |