Dent Doctor
At a Glance
Products & Services: Paint-free dent repair & auto appearance services
Number of Locations: 20
Total Investment: $61.25K - 162.6K
Founded: 1986
Began Franchising: 1990
About Dent Doctor
Thomas Harris founded Dent Doctor in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1986. This mobile and shop-based franchise provides paint-free dent repair to consumers, fleet companies and body shops.Dent Doctor, which began franchising in 1990, reported repairing over 350,000 vehicles in its first 14 years in business.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $61,250 - $162,600
Franchise Fee: $13,900 - $23,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $13,900 - $23,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $75,000
Liquid Cash Available: $20,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 4 weeks. Ongoing training at franchisee's option
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Local advertising plan
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