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 | Kwicksilver SystemsYour Wheel Repair & Recon Pros |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$40,000 to $65,000* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Kwicksilver is primarily focused on the repair, reconditioning, or replacement of aluminum rims using its patented machinery, patented repair methods, and proprietary systems. The services provided by the Kwicksilver franchisee include rim straightening and repair, cosmetic repair, wheel re-machining, wheel polishing, paint matching and clearcoating, as well as custom wheel painting. Kwicksilver franchises also sell tires and wheels and offer chrome repair and chrome exchanges to their customers. A Kwicksilver franchise will have both wholesale and retail customers. Every person who owns a car is a potential Kwicksilver customer.
Products & Services
Kwicksilver Systems began franchising operations in January 2004, and conducts business as Kwicksilver and/or Kwicksilver Wheel Repair Pros.
Kwicksilver is the leading authority when it comes to the wheel repair marketplace. We pride ourselves in constantly innovating our business model by developing new equipment and tools that give the Kwicksilver technician a decided advantage over the competition. We are pleased to announce our latest development, the Kwickshop™ trailer. This is a fully equipped trailer customized specifically for wheel repair. It even has a semi-automatic tire changer on board. We also have a box truck option that is similarly equipped.
Moreover, we relentlessly seek out new products and services our franchisees can offer, creating additional revenue streams for them. A recent example is our Kwickskin™ protectant for painted, polished and chrome rims. New products are always in development, including an application for tires that both protects and provides a black gloss for up to 6 months.
The company principals are Jeffrey Smith and Adrienne Brown. Mr. Smith and Ms. Brown have been involved in the wheel repair industry for several years and both have a strong business and legal background.
Our crack technical and training team is lead by Gaylord Hawley. Gaylord is assisted by Ernie Jansson and Joyce Thyrring. They provide initial training and ongoing technical assistance and consultation to our Kwicksilver franchisees.
Kwicksilver is the leading authority when it comes to the wheel repair marketplace. We pride ourselves in constantly innovating our business model by developing new equipment and tools that give the Kwicksilver technician a decided advantage over the competition. We are pleased to announce our latest development, the Kwickshop™ trailer. This is a fully equipped trailer customized specifically for wheel repair. It even has a semi-automatic tire changer on board. We also have a box truck option that is similarly equipped.
Moreover, we relentlessly seek out new products and services our franchisees can offer, creating additional revenue streams for them. A recent example is our Kwickskin™ protectant for painted, polished and chrome rims. New products are always in development, including an application for tires that both protects and provides a black gloss for up to 6 months.
The company principals are Jeffrey Smith and Adrienne Brown. Mr. Smith and Ms. Brown have been involved in the wheel repair industry for several years and both have a strong business and legal background.
Our crack technical and training team is lead by Gaylord Hawley. Gaylord is assisted by Ernie Jansson and Joyce Thyrring. They provide initial training and ongoing technical assistance and consultation to our Kwicksilver franchisees.
Training & Support
You’ll receive 2 weeks of step by step instruction from our Kwicksilver Tech Team. The training includes basic tire/wheel instruction, wheel straightening and repair, cosmetic repair, paint blending techniques, and custom wheel painting. We also show you how to use chrome exchanges and dealer/customer aftermarket upgrades to enhance your profits. The training is loaded with valuable trade secrets that we have developed over many years. You’ll also receive important administrative guidance on setting up accounts with tire/wheel suppliers, body shops, tire stores and insurance companies, etc. There is no fee for the first person. Thereafter, the training fee is just $2,000 per person. In addition, you must pay travel and living expenses for yourself and/or your employees/partners during the training period. Once you return home you will have unlimited access to the Kwicksilver Tech Team. The Team will be available by phone or email to answer any technical questions you may have. This support is especially beneficial during your first few months of operation.
Why Kwicksilver Systems?
A Kwicksilver franchisee will take advantage of several streams of revenue, such as wheel straightening and repair, chrome exchanges, cosmetic wheel repair, dealer/customer aftermarket upgrades, custom wheel painting, wheel location and replacement, tire/wheel sales, mobile wheel repair, etc. A Kwicksilver franchisee will have both wholesale and retail customers. Repairs typically range from $55 to $250, depending on the severity of the damage, the type of rim, and the particular customer. One experienced technician can repair as many as 15 rims in a day. An individual franchisee’s revenue depends heavily upon the franchisee’s ability to spend a significant amount of time developing a solid customer base. This is a very local business where frequent, ongoing, in-person sales calls are necessary.
Our business model differs from our competitors in that our franchisees derive revenues from several different sources and provide several different wheel-related services to the wholesale and retail markets. This gives Kwicksilver a huge competitive advantage. We are the one-stop-shop for everything related to wheel repair and replacement. The competition relies heavily on the wholesale market at car dealerships. Wholesale cosmetic wheel repair at car dealerships is becoming very competitive in many parts of the country. The prices have come down dramatically in the last year to an average price of $60 per wheel.
Conversely, when you offer a complete package of wheel services to the wholesale and retail market, as our franchisees do, your revenues and margins increase dramatically. You’ll also avail yourself to our patented Wheelsaver® straightening equipment and Kwickspin™ cosmetic repair station - the most advanced and innovative wheel repair equipment in the industry.
Most business owners do not have the expertise or the money to advertise and market their business successfully. When they do, their efforts are often poorly conceived and inconsistent. As a Kwicksilver partner, you benefit from our ability to provide high-quality creative talent and resources necessary for local, regional and national advertising and marketing. This is especially important in large metropolitan areas where advertising costs are often prohibitive. You'll receive point-of-sale marketing materials, brochures and promotional advertising leaflets.
Buying a Kwicksilver franchise removes much of the risk of starting a business. Most businesses fail due to a lack of experience which leads to unrecoverable mistakes. Kwicksilver brings 30 years of wheel repair and reconditioning experience to the table. We have tackled all the problems a new business owner might face and have created solutions. These solutions have evolved into a proven method of operation that maximizes efficiency and minimizes problems. We're also your own personal consultant, providing ongoing technical and administrative support. Remember, a Kwicksilver partner is in business for himself but not by himself.
Kwicksilver offers both multi-unit franchises and area development rights for qualified individuals, investment groups or companies. Multi-unit franchises can be purchased at a discount to the single-unit franchise fee. Our area development agreement allows a franchisee to expand, by opening additional shops, within an exclusive area, according to a schedule. Either option allows for profit growth at a much faster pace, when compared to the single-unit franchise.
Our business model differs from our competitors in that our franchisees derive revenues from several different sources and provide several different wheel-related services to the wholesale and retail markets. This gives Kwicksilver a huge competitive advantage. We are the one-stop-shop for everything related to wheel repair and replacement. The competition relies heavily on the wholesale market at car dealerships. Wholesale cosmetic wheel repair at car dealerships is becoming very competitive in many parts of the country. The prices have come down dramatically in the last year to an average price of $60 per wheel.
Conversely, when you offer a complete package of wheel services to the wholesale and retail market, as our franchisees do, your revenues and margins increase dramatically. You’ll also avail yourself to our patented Wheelsaver® straightening equipment and Kwickspin™ cosmetic repair station - the most advanced and innovative wheel repair equipment in the industry.
Most business owners do not have the expertise or the money to advertise and market their business successfully. When they do, their efforts are often poorly conceived and inconsistent. As a Kwicksilver partner, you benefit from our ability to provide high-quality creative talent and resources necessary for local, regional and national advertising and marketing. This is especially important in large metropolitan areas where advertising costs are often prohibitive. You'll receive point-of-sale marketing materials, brochures and promotional advertising leaflets.
Buying a Kwicksilver franchise removes much of the risk of starting a business. Most businesses fail due to a lack of experience which leads to unrecoverable mistakes. Kwicksilver brings 30 years of wheel repair and reconditioning experience to the table. We have tackled all the problems a new business owner might face and have created solutions. These solutions have evolved into a proven method of operation that maximizes efficiency and minimizes problems. We're also your own personal consultant, providing ongoing technical and administrative support. Remember, a Kwicksilver partner is in business for himself but not by himself.
Kwicksilver offers both multi-unit franchises and area development rights for qualified individuals, investment groups or companies. Multi-unit franchises can be purchased at a discount to the single-unit franchise fee. Our area development agreement allows a franchisee to expand, by opening additional shops, within an exclusive area, according to a schedule. Either option allows for profit growth at a much faster pace, when compared to the single-unit franchise.
Are You a Good Fit for a Kwicksilver Franchise?
The initial Kwicksilver franchise fee is just $29,000. The royalty fee on the resale of products that are purchased by you from Kwicksilver corporate is just 3%. The average material costs for cosmetic repair is less than 5 dollars per wheel. The franchise fee includes all training and instruction, our entire patented wheel straightening/repair equipment, the Kwickspin™ cosmetic repair station, air tools, hand tools, and a generous amount of our reconditioning consumables, such as the paints, fillers, and abrasives.
Kwicksilver does not require that you personally supervise the franchised business. You may want to purchase a Kwicksilver franchise solely as an investor or part-time owner. However, the business must be supervised by an on-premises manager who has successfully completed Kwicksilver's training program. The ideal franchisee may have several technicians working in different shops, all of whom have completed the training program.
Kwicksilver does not require that you personally supervise the franchised business. You may want to purchase a Kwicksilver franchise solely as an investor or part-time owner. However, the business must be supervised by an on-premises manager who has successfully completed Kwicksilver's training program. The ideal franchisee may have several technicians working in different shops, all of whom have completed the training program.
