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Touch Up Guys mobile paint and bumper repair franchise offers much more than the name suggests. The original concept was focused at creating undetectable repairs to the paintwork, bumpers and other plastic parts on motor vehicles.
Our service range is in high demand due to the fact that it costs far less to repair a rock chip, a scratch or mend a bumper than it would to replace or respray a damaged panel. With the ability for these services to be taken directly to the customer, we offer cost effective and time saving alternatives to traditional methods.
Our system allows you to spend more time working 'on' your business - not 'in' your business. Our franchisees focus on building relationships with referral sources, planning marketing campaigns and interacting with customers when providing estimates, while your employees perform the role of service technician.
Touch Up Guys services are redefining and fulfilling a high-demand service niche in collision repair - bumper and plastic component repair and refinishing. We call this the "touch up" industry. And we do it where and when it is most convenient for the customer.
The United States has over 230 million vehicles on its congested roadways (and in its crowded parking lots!). The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) reports a steady gain in revenue for the collision repair industry, a total of $41.5 billion in revenue in 2007 alone. Touch up Guys services the minor damage includes that figure but also those vehicles that require minor repairs but have avoided an insurance claim and the inconvenience of a traditional body shop.
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Success is when preparation meets opportunity
You don't need a background in collision repair to be a successful Touch Up Guys franchisee s; since our inception we've literally trained hundreds of franchisees and have continually refined all aspects of our training program. You and one other person, typically your first technician, will complete training with confidence and knowledge necessary to succeed.
Each of our franchisees is extensively trained in the skills required to launch and grow a Touch Up Guys business, including:
After completing of the initial training program you will receive on-site training from a Business Management Consultant assigned personally to you. You and your consultant will work side-by-side with your technicians, initiate marketing activities, and ensure that all of your equipment is functioning properly prior to completing your first job. Your consultant will help you get the "right start" and assist you in laying out a road map for your business.
As a Touch Up Guys franchisee, valuable information and shared knowledge based on nearly 20 years experience will always be at your fingertips.
Touch Up Guys franchisees come from many varied backgrounds with previous careers including executives, teachers, butchers, bank managers, mechanics as well as from the spray painting industry. In fact, over 90% of franchisees actually have no previous experience directly related to what Touch Up Guys do.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
