Last Updated on August 4, 2012 by DeanR
Tint World Franchise Information
Tint World is a franchise for a business providing window tinting, auto appearance services, car alarm, accessories, and audio and video systems. It was founded in 1982 and started franchising in 2007.
The first location was opened in Tamarac, Florida. They started out with just doing window tinting but they soon expanded and started offering other services such as wash and wax services. With the added services, they added “Automotive Styling Center” to their name. They say that it was in 1986 when they were able to perfect their business model.
They received many requests from customers to open more centers, and automotive shops were requesting them to provide tint services to their customers. In 1998, they became available in the internet. They opened themselves to franchising in 2006 and they opened their corporate offices in their larger Tint World Center and that was also where they opened their corporate training center. Some of the brands they use include Accele, 3M, Alpine, Bell, CoverKing, Focal, Falken, DUB, JVC, Kenwood, Kicker, Panasonic, Viper, Venom, StreetGlow, Pioneer, Parrot, Gibson, BlackBox, MotorState, and Pirelli. They now have 13 locations in the United States.
What are the services offered by Tint World?
For Automotive Services, they have Auto Window Tinting, Auto Wraps and Graphics, Paint Protection Film, Car Audio and Video, Auto Security Alarm Systems, Mobile Electronics, Auto Detailing, Custom Wheels & Tires, Auto Reconditioning, Adapted Vehicle Products, and Auto Accessories which include Exterior Accessories, Interior Accessories, and Performance Accessories. For Residential Window Film Services, they have Home Window Tinting or Decorative Films, Window Security Film, Solar Control Window Film, Security Window Anchors, Storm Security Film, and Window Film Installation which include Energy Cost Analysis, Window Film Installation Planning, Pay-back Study, and Quality Assurance Process. For Commercial Window Film Services, they have Office Window Tint or Design Films, Office Security Window Film, Commercial Solar Window Film, Surface Protection Film, Storm Protection Film, Anti-Graffiti Film and Coatings, Film Anchor Window Systems, Window Tint Installation, and Vinyl Graphics and Window Decals. They also offer Marine Styling Services such as Boat and Yacht Detailing, Boat and Marine Window Tinting, Marine Audio Systems, and Marine Wraps and Boat Wraps.
Cost and requirements on running a Tint World
You need to have a net worth of $150,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $50,000. Expect to be investing about $99,000 to $159,000. The cost of Tint World franchise fee is $20,000 to $30,000 and on-going royalty fee of 6%. This is for a renewable 15 year term agreement. You will need about three employees to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership and absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be three weeks training at the headquarters and one week at your location. You will be receiving newsletters and a toll free phone number. You will be provided assistance at the grand opening. You will be given access to the internet and to purchasing cooperatives. Expect to be attending meetings and receiving occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, regional advertising, and national media.
Tint World Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 2629 Weston Road Weston, FL 33331
Phone: (800) 767-8468