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Tuffy Associates Franchise

Exhaust, brakes, and general automotive services

Charles Amy founded Tuffy Auto Service Centers when he opened the first Tuffy Muffler shop in 1970. The private company began franchising one year later and now has shops in several states. It is based in Toledo.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Tuffy Associates franchise?

Total Investment: $209,000-$349,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

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Franchise History

When did the first Tuffy Associates open? 1970
When did Tuffy Associates start franchising? 1971

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	239	0	0	12
2004	236	0	0	15
2003	236	0	0	13
2002	239	0	0	11
2001	229	0	0	11

Expansion Plans

United States: Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): Taycor Financial, Franchise Capital

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Automotive Repairs & Maintenance Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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