Dent Doctor
Paint-free dent repair, auto appearance services- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$62K - $164K
- Units as of 2016
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13 35% over 3 years
Company Overview
Dent Doctor, which began franchising in 1990, reported repairing over 350,000 vehicles in its first 14 years in business.
About Dent Doctor
Industry | Automotive |
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Related Categories | Automotive Appearance Services |
Founded | 1986 |
Parent Company | Dent Doctor, Inc. |
Leadership | Tom Harris, CEO |
Corporate Address |
11301 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72211 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1990 (33 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 6 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions: |
# of Units | 13 (as of 2016) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Dent Doctor franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$13,900 - $23,900 |
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Initial Investment
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$62,250 - $163,600 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$75,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$20,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Dent Doctor has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 4 weeks |
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Classroom Training | 4 weeks |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 3 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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