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

How to contact Tuffy Associates

Tuffy Associates Corp.
1414 Baronial Plaza Dr.
Toledo, OH
43615

Phone: (419)865-6900
Toll Free: (800)228-8339
Fax: (419)865-7343

Website: Visit Website

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 N/A

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

Listing Tags

auto service, auto repair, chicago, brake repair, muffler, exhaust, cv joint, tire repair, struts, shocks, wheel alignment, wheel balancing, car-x, tuffy

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