Tilden Your Total Car Care Centers
At a Glance
Products & Services: Full-service automotive repair
Number of Locations: 41
Total Investment: $155.43K - 200.13K
Founded: 1923
Began Franchising: 1996
About Tilden Your Total Car Care Centers
Sydney G. Tilden founded S.G. Tilden Inc. in 1923, and Tilden for Brakes Car Care Centers were born. In 1966, Tilden began offering franchises to existing loyal store managers. Now publicly owned under the name Tilden Associates Inc., the company is based in Garden City, New York.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $155,433 - $200,133
Franchise Fee: $29,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing as needed
Ongoing Support: Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,