Tilden Car Care Centers

  • Tilden Associates, Inc.
300 Hempstead Tpke., # 110
West Hempstead, NY 11552
  • (800) 845-3367 / (516) 746-7911
  • (516) 746-1288 (Fax)

We're not just brakes. The total care 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 whose concept system and training were proven and perfected before we even considered offering franchises.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1923

Franchising Since: 1996

Operating Units

Franchised Units 41 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 41 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 41 100.0% In 13 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 41 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 24
New York 15
Georgia 5

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Virginia, Washington

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member No
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 6
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Home Office 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $150K
Cash Investment $50-60K
Total Investment $131-171.5K
Average Total Investment $151K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 6%/$350/Wk.
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 3%/$175/Wk.

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 2
Space Needs (in square feet) 3,500+
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Other Site Types Allowed Auto Mall
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 3
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 3
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 20/20
Term of Renewal Period 20
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 10
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas No
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