Tuffy Auto Service Centers
Description:
When you join this automotive franchise, you become a Tuffy franchisee - an independent owner with access to the expertise of a firmly established chain.
Opportunities:
Franchises available in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Master franchise inquiries also welcome.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
$75,000.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
Now That's a Tuffy ... Automotive Franchise!
When you partner with Tuffy, you become a Tuffy franchisee - an independent owner with access to the expertise of a firmly established chain. With over 30 years experience, we have a network of successful franchisees and we pass along that cumulative knowledge and expertise to you. Tuffy has been consistently ranked by Entrepreneur, Success and Income Opportunities magazines as "One of the Best Automotive Service Franchises in the United States".
Today's consumers shop for more than price; they want service and quality too. Tuffy delivers all three. Thanks to our mass buying power, we can offer quality parts produced by nationally known manufacturers at prices most of our competitors can't match. "We Do It Right" is more than a slogan at Tuffy. We continually analyze and test new products and services designed to meet the needs of a changing marketplace. We are committed to being on the leading edge of the automotive aftermarket, now and in the future.
"My experience with Tuffy has been overwhelmingly pleasurable. They deal with you on a personal basis. They really do care about you. Whenever I need help, Tuffy is always there. It really has been a pleasurable experience. It has been the best move I have ever made." - Ken Molinari, franchisee, Columbus, Ohio
Steady, growing demand
The automotive aftermarket is growing by leaps and bounds. According to the American Market Research Council, the average age of domestic vehicles on the road today is at an all time high. More and more households have multiple vehicles. And the variety is growing - full size, subcompacts, minivans, light trucks and SUVs. It all makes for a tremendous opportunity in automotive repair.
Our service line-up currently includes exhaust, brakes, shocks, struts, springs, C.V. joints, alignment, front-end, air conditioning, lube/oil/filter, batteries, starting and charging, flush and fill, and more. Tuffy Auto Service Centers are doing more business than ever before and today there is an opportunity for additional new stores in many markets throughout the United States. This could be the right auto repair franchise for you.
Outstanding resources and support, including:
Site selection
In most instances, Tuffy identifies markets in which to locate new Tuffy Auto Service Centers and then negotiates leases for specific locations within those markets. Tuffy signs corporately on those leases, oversees the construction of the building and then sub-leases the location to an approved franchisee. More often than not, this process enables a Tuffy franchisee to occupy a better location than if they were trying to negotiate their own lease.
Training and support
During your initial training at the Tuffy Technical Center in Toledo, Ohio, you will learn how to operate a Tuffy Auto Service Center. Your training will include both classroom and "hands-on" instruction. Topics include shop administration, employee recruitment, vehicle inspection and diagnosis procedures, sales techniques, inventory control, financial management, and most importantly, the fine points of maintaining good customer relations. Ongoing support includes access to Tuffy representatives, a toll free technical hotline, in-shop and market-wide training sessions, timely product information bulletins, a quarterly newsletter, an annual manager meeting and an annual dealer convention.
Buying power
Because of our outstanding relationships with key suppliers and our collective buying power, you get top quality parts at excellent prices. The buying power that we pass on to you allows you to price your products and services competitively and retain the loyalty of your customers.
Advertising and marketing
We give you a powerful jump start by assisting you in your advertising and marketing campaigns. Tuffy's computerized media capabilities and negotiating expertise assure professional and efficient media placement.
"The training and technical support have been really good. Would I do it again? Absolutely! There are not many companies where the CEO and Vice President come to your store to see you. I sure didn't get that with my prior business before coming to Tuffy." - Mike Harding, franchisee, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa
What does it take to become a member of the Tuffy team?
The drive to be successful. The discipline to empower that drive. Diligence, honesty, hard work, attention to detail, sufficient capital and a commitment to excellence. Mechanical aptitude is helpful, but not necessarily a prerequisite. Many of our successful franchisees have very different backgrounds. Each of our successful operations has a deep appreciation of the fact that a satisfied customer is what makes an operation competitive and successful.
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