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Tilden Car Care Franchise

Automotive repair services

Sydney G. Tilden founded S.G. Tilden Inc. in 1923, and Tilden for Brakes Car Care Centers were born. In 1966, Tilden began offering franchises to existing loyal store managers. Now publicly owned under the name Tilden Associates Inc., the company is based in Garden City, New York.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Tilden Car Care Franchises?

Total Cost: $131,500-$171,200
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

Contact Information for Tilden Car Care

Tilden Car Care Centers
300 Hempstead Turnpike, #110
West Hempstead, NY
11552

Toll Free: (800)845-3367
Fax Number: (516)746-1288

Franchise Homepage:

Tilden Car Care In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Tilden Car Care begin operations? 1923
When did Tilden Car Care begin selling franchises? 1996

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 44 0 0 2
2004 60 0 0 0
2003 53 0 0 0
2002 53 0 0 0
2001 52 0 0 1

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives

Franchise Operation Restrictions

5% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

90% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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