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 | Tilden |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$50,000 to $60,000Total Investment
$131,000 to $171,000Required Net Worth
$150,000Number of Units
60In Business Since
1923* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
We appreciate your interest in owning a Tilden franchise. As automotive
repair specialists, Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM
owners nationwide are fulfilling their dream of career independence.
Together they share the advantages of a recognized name, hands-on
training, and a Tilden System that's geared to business success. Benefits
like these give each Tilden franchise a significant edge over independent
shop owners in their market area. With a strong desire to succeed,
you too can forge a Tilden success story in today's expanding automotive
aftermarket.
Products & Services
We're not just brakes. The total car care center concept allows
you to offer a full menu of automotive services for maximum customer
procurement, rather than a limited niche market. You benefit from
a management team where concept, methods and system were proven
and perfected for 75 years before we began to offer franchises.Services Offered
- Brake systems
- Exhaust systems
- Suspension systems
- Tune ups
- Oil changes
- Air conditioning service
- Tire Balance and rotate
- Wheel alignments
- AND MUCH...MUCH...MORE
Training & Support
What our Franchisees Get- Access to our training center
- In-Shop training
- Warranty support
- Technical assistance
- Field operations support
- Seminars & workshops
- Point of sale assistance
- National suppliers
- Co-op advertising
- Potential for increased shop value
- AND MUCH...MUCH...MORE
Franchisees Freedom & Support
- Purchase goods from any supplier
- Set your own pricing
- Field support "on request"
- Wide variety of corporate services
- Multi-Shop ownership potential
- Access to top management
- Customer capture direct mail
- AND MUCH...MUCH...MORE
Training
- Training at a Tilden Technical Training Center
- Continued training support in shop with a Tilden Field Operations Manager
-
Periodic seminars & workshops
Technical service bulletins
Why Tilden?
The Tilden Franchise Program is a great opportunity - carefully planned - already successful
- and available to qualified people ready to travel the road to
success, by opening a Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM. You benefit
from a management team whose concept, methods, system, and training
were proven and perfected for 75 years before we even considered
offering franchises.
The Automotive Service Industry is a proven vehicle for success. The industry is expected to gross more than $160 Billion dollars in sales this year. According to the American Market Research Council, the average length of time a person owns a vehicle is now 7.8 years. Currently, there are over 200,000,000 vehicles on the road that are, on average, over seven years old. They need to be serviced and maintained.
The demand for quality service or replacement of brakes, exhaust systems, shocks, suspension, oil changes, engine repairs, and other related services is at an all time high. Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM are getting an increased share of the business each and everyday. Since the average American household owns two or more vehicles at any given time, a full service Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM generates significant repeat business from loyal, satisfied customers who recommend family members and friend
The Automotive Service Industry is a proven vehicle for success. The industry is expected to gross more than $160 Billion dollars in sales this year. According to the American Market Research Council, the average length of time a person owns a vehicle is now 7.8 years. Currently, there are over 200,000,000 vehicles on the road that are, on average, over seven years old. They need to be serviced and maintained.
The demand for quality service or replacement of brakes, exhaust systems, shocks, suspension, oil changes, engine repairs, and other related services is at an all time high. Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM are getting an increased share of the business each and everyday. Since the average American household owns two or more vehicles at any given time, a full service Tilden Your Total Car Care CenterTM generates significant repeat business from loyal, satisfied customers who recommend family members and friend
Are You a Good Fit for Tilden?
Investment
Duration
- Total investment required will depend on the condition of your shop's facilities, business and other individual factors
- A Tilden Franchise fee is required
- Our representatives will work with you on financial details of this program.
Duration
- Initial franchise term: 20 years
- Each renewal term: 20 years
