Top-Rated Auto Repair Franchises Available In Illinois
Auto-Lab Is One Of The Leading Auto Repair Franchises Options Throughout Illinois !
Have you ever dreamed of opening your own automotive repair shop, but just haven't taken the plunge? As a growing car servicing franchise system that offers a complete range of diagnostic services and repairs at competitive prices, Auto-Lab offers fantastic franchising opportunities for those who are interesting in joining the ranks of small business owners.
Our store hours of operation are attractive and the industry is largely recession proof. If these characteristics are attractive to you, we invite you to visit any of our stores and meet with the many successful business owners that make up our franchise family.
Why Choose Auto-Lab For Your Auto Repair Franchises?
- To become your own boss.
- To own your own small business and build personal net worth.
- To minimize many of the small business start-up risks that exist by partnering with a franchise system with an established business model.
- To establish an attractive and reasonable transition of ownership or retirement in the future by being part of a business system and brand name that is more desirable to potential buyers.
Okay, So How Much Does An Auto-Lab Franchise Cost in Illinois?
An investment in Auto-Lab can vary greatly depending on the size and location of your site, whether you purchase new or used equipment, or whether you convert an existing location or start the site from scratch. Assuming you choose to rent the facility instead of own the real estate, you can expect the investment in an Auto-Lab location to fall within the following range:
| Low | High | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $13,750* | $27,500 |
| Equipment | $80,000 | $119,000 |
| Inventory | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements & Real Estate Cost | $5,500 | $64,000 |
| Training | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Pre-Opening Expenses | $15,000 | $33,000 |
| Working Capital | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost: | $130,750 | $313,500 |
The History Of Auto-Lab
Founded in 1989, Auto-Lab began as a single store auto repair facility located in Sturgis, MI. The company quickly grew to five independent facilities focusing on tune-up and diagnostic services. Due to the success and growth of these sites, the company made the strategic decision to begin offering franchise opportunities in 1992. Since that time, the Auto-Lab franchise system has grown to upwards of 30 locations located in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Florida, and Texas.
As the industry continued to evolve, the company changed its name from "Auto-Lab Diagnostic and Tune-Up Centers" to "Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers". The name change captures our razor focus on complete car repair, while still maintaining a specialty in the most technologically advanced diagnostic services.
Why Auto-Lab versus another auto repair franchise?
Auto-Lab offers an immense amount of franchise support from our corporate office as well as a highly respected brand image. We require less investment, a small franchise fee and more control of marketing and advertising associated with your target customer base. The Auto-Lab Business Management System (ALBMS®) is a computer program unique to Auto-Lab that will assist you in all areas of managing a successful Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center.
Do I have to be a service technician to own an Auto-Lab franchise?
No. A common misconception of our industry is that you have to be a service technician to own an auto repair center. While you will need to employee ASE Certified Technicians to work in your Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center, any mechanical expertise that our franchises may have is often an added bonus. The most useful asset to an Auto-Lab franchisee is proven success in the management of a business. In fact, several of our most successful franchisees are not auto repair technicians; they range from chemical engineers to business executives, but have all found success by utilizing the Auto-Lab business model and brand.