Tint World® Express is a store-within-a-store concept, giving car dealerships and other automotive businesses an opportunity to outfit their current business with a Tint World® Styling Center. Paul Sawhney of Baltimore, Maryland is the first to complete the co-branding program and has recently opened a Tint World® Express within his pre-owned car sales business.
The co-branding program allows Paul to utilize the franchise’s processes as well as installation and fulfillment of service expertise ranging from window tinting, mobile electronics, car audio and video, car accessories, and more. Furthermore, by co-branding with Tint World, Paul will benefit from years of experience in the aftermarket accessory industry—working with quality brand products, expert installation capabilities, and outstanding customer service standards.
To successfully co-brand with the dealership, Tint World® will provide all in-store marketing materials, menu boards, brand advertising programs, as well as customized marketing materials to focus on the products, brands and features of the dealership.
With the addition of a Tint World® Express at his current dealership, it won’t be long until his business gets an extra boost.
The winter season is just about over, and we’re already looking forward to a bright and sunny summer. Currently in the process of training is our latest group of Tint World franchisees with new stores set to open throughout summer 2013—the first located in Sparrows Point, MD is scheduled to open its doors in May—with more stores to follow through the rest of the year.
VP of Dealer Operations/Vendor Manager Paul Pirro (right) training new Tint World franchisees
The development process of a store opening is always exciting, but it all starts with training. New franchisees from all over the country are either currently or will soon be training with Franchise Development Officer Anthony Foley, Chief Operating Officer Robert Garza and VP of Dealer Operations/Vendor Manager Paul Pirro, who will be covering everything from product knowledge, customer service standards, everyday operations, and more. The new franchisees include:
• Paul Sawhney from Sparrows Point, MD
• Amish Patel from Marrietta, GA
• Mike Jones from North Palm Beach, FL
• Evan Peel from Olathe, KS
• Max Madani-Zadeh from Houston, TX
• John Miller from Tampa, FL
• Mitzi Hemstreet from Pittsburgh, PA
• Mike Edwards from Stuart, FL
• Jason Celetti and Jesse Moreno from Coral Gables, FL
You can see from this list that Tint World Franchise is expanding in states that we haven’t before—with pioneer locations in Maryland, Georgia, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.
We look forward to training and working with our new franchisees in the development of their new stores!
2012 marked exponential growth and opportunities for the Tint World Franchise—a year of grand openings, industry presence, and recognition for the nation’s leading automotive styling franchise.
Grand Openings
Spanning across the country, Tint World had over a handful of stores opening their doors this year. From Florida, to Texas, Oklahoma, California, North Carolina, and New York, Tint World Franchise is moving fast by offering franchise licenses all over the US. But it didn’t stop there! International licenses have also been sold in Canada and even overseas in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia. By the end of 2012, Tint World already has over 30 stores currently in development, set to open next year.
Industry Presence
Tint World celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2012, marking an exciting milestone for the franchise. What’s changed over the past 30 years? Other than opening stores throughout the US, Tint World has garnered the Residential and Commercial Window Tinting market as well as Mobile Electronic services—with manufacturers now eager to build stronger relationships with the company. With the current launch of the new online store, Tint World is now providing another way to reach consumers and offer solutions for any automotive appearance need.
Recognition
All the hard work has paid off as Tint World had been recognized in Inc. 500|5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. Most recently, Entrepreneur Online has also ranked the Tint World Franchise as part of their 2013 Franchise 500 list, featuring America’s top franchise opportunities.
As the year comes to a close, Tint World is proud to have accomplished so much. Looking forward to the New Year, Tint World already plans to improve upon their current system and continually grow and open stores throughout the world.
To find out more about Tint World Franchise opportunities, contact a franchise representative at franchise@tintworld.com or speak directly to the Director of Franchise Development, Anthony Foley, who you can reach toll free at (800) 767-8468.
Tint World corporate officers and franchisees attended this year’s SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, annually held at the Las Vegas Concentration Center in Las Vegas, NV. This exclusive trade show brings together the latest and hottest products as well as some of the automotive industry’s leading minds and Tint World was there to experience it all.
Here are four notable highlights from this year’s SEMA show:
1. New Products For the New Year
With so many products on display, whether they were updated or completely brand new on the market, Tint World had an insider’s look of upcoming accessories, vehicle parts, and so much more at the show. Always looking to the future, we noted specific products (and maybe even some services) that would be great, profitable additions to our franchise.
2. Strengthening Relationships with Top Brand Manufacturers
We’re always excited to see our current manufacturers at SEMA; it gives us a chance to check out some of their latest products they have to offer. But it didn’t stop there—opportunities to socialize (with some business involved) were aplenty during the afterhours of the event, creating lasting relationships with some of the top brand names there.
3. Industry Highlights, Demonstrations, and Training Programs
SEMA is more than just a custom car exhibition; the Tint World team was able to learn more about where the automotive industry is heading, watch demos of the newest products, and even participate in training classes covering the latest techniques in automotive appearance services. As fun as the show was, it proved to be just as educational.
4. Leads on Potential Prospects
The Tint World entourage is one you can’t miss even among the thousands of car enthusiasts at the SEMA Show, so it was great meeting fans of the franchise. Not only did we meet individuals at the show interested in the Tint World Franchise, but we were also able to speak with representatives from dealerships across the country interested in creating co-brand, affiliate, and referral programs (you can learn more about that here).
With such an exclusive event like the SEMA Show, it was a great experience for all the Tint World corporate officers and franchisees to be a part of.
WESTON, FL -October 22, 2012- For customers buying auto accessories online, it can be difficult to know where products are being purchased from, if they are the right price, and who can provide installation nearby. Automotive franchise, Tint World, has recently eliminated the confusion of online auto accessories by launching a new web store that revolutionizes online automotive styling purchases by combining expanded product selections, discount pricing, and the ability to schedule local service installations performed at national Tint World auto styling centers.
Unlike online auto stores that sell mainly replacement parts, the Tint World store is focused on auto aftermarket styling accessories and services as offered at physical Tint World styling centers. Popular product car and truck accessory categories include: mobile electronics, spoiler ground effect kits, custom wheels, performance parts, and car care products. The new web store is revolutionary in the automotive franchise and e-commerce industries as the first to offer a streamlined system for purchasing automotive parts and accessories online with future online features to have purchases delivered to any Tint World styling center in the US for installation.
This upcoming online feature includes tools that provide customers the ability to identify nearby Tint World styling centers by geographic location with an option to ship purchased products directly to those locations with integrated installation appointments, allowing online consumers to communicate seamlessly with our franchise brick and mortar stores.
“We are proud to have partnered with our manufacturers and distribution warehouses to provide our customer’s purchases online with factory direct pricing and expand our franchisee’s products and service offerings without adding excessive inventory costs,” said Tint World CEO, Charles J. Bonfiglio.
The store also features new innovative web technologies that allow visitors to easily find the parts they are looking for. The intuitive system includes interactive vehicle parameter settings that restrict product selection to vehicle make, model, year, engine type, and other specifications so customers can customize their purchasing experience to shop parts only for their particular vehicles. The system also makes it easy to filter products by brand or browse by product category.
Since parts and accessories are sold direct from Tint World, customers can enjoy discount pricing on all popular automotive products and brands and purchase with confidence in dealing directly with authorized dealers of each product manufacturers’ brand. Once they find their parts online, customers can also locate their Tint World store and get their purchased items installed there.
Until now, online auto parts shoppers were stuck with a generic online store, no service location options, and outsourced foreign phone support without the automotive expertise required assisting with modern automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. The new Tint World online store provides consumers with a better online experience with prompt and knowledgeable customer service reps, easy selection of popular brands, low prices, and the option to choose a participating Tint World center in their local area for hassle-free installation.
It was a busy day in Bensenville when the first Tint World located in Illinois held its grand opening in mid August. It seemed like the entire community—from friends and family, radio DJs, to the Mayor—came out to support the automotive styling business as well as its’ owner and operator Mike Mayo.
As kids were busy with inflatable playhouses, ice cones, and popcorn, adults were busy either checking out the row of classic cars lined up outside or testing out electronics and other products inside the store’s state-of-the-art product display showroom. Simultaneously, window tinting and detailing jobs were completed throughout the grand opening.
Watch everything that happened at the Grand Opening
Luckily, despite a pleasantly frantic day Mike was happy to share his experience about joining Tint World—reminiscing about how he first found the franchise online, going down to Florida for Discovery Day, and then ultimately deciding that Tint World was the right franchise for him.
Check out what Mike has to say as a new Tint World franchisee
It seems like Mike’s already off to a great start!
Congrats Mike and keep up the good work!
Be sure to check back for even more grand openings, announcements, and videos.
It was a memorable summer for Daniel Apa as he opened his first Tint World store in Greensboro, NC.
The event had its’ share of food, fun, and of course automotive services including auto detailing, audio and video installation, and window tinting. Friends, family, and the rest of the community came out to check out the events which offered Daniel an opportunity to show off his state-of-the-art showroom displays inside the store.
Check out Daniel’s Tint World Grand Opening in Greensboro
It was months of preparation to get both his 2-day Grand Opening event in order but clearly, it was worth it. As Daniel notes, “It’s a lot of networking and I think it’s going to be very valuable to any franchisee or any business in general to have a grand opening of this scale.”
Watch what else Daniel had to say about joining the Tint World franchise
Great job, Daniel! Keep up the good work!
Be sure to check back for even more grand openings, announcements, and videos.
Learn more about the Tint World Franchise by checking out our new Franchise Opportunities Brochure.
To receive your copy, contact your franchise representative by calling (800)767-8468 or via email.
We will get the brochure right out to you once we receive your request.
The Tint World Franchise Opportunities Brochure is full of information—learn more about Tint World’s Training Program, Support Program, Marketing & Advertising and more—so get yours soon!
Owner and operator of Tint World in East Fort Lauderdale, Danny Shanko shares his thoughts on opening a store and how business has been like so far. With more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, Danny jumped at the opportunity to become part of the Tint World Franchise.
From discovering the Tint World Franchise to planning his Grand Opening Event, Danny recalls his entire experience with the Tint World team.
With a passion for great customer service, Danny goes the extra mile to really get to know his customers. Danny shares how he takes every opportunity to talk to his customers to allow him to understand their needs and wants for their vehicle. With such a great turn out at his grand opening event, you can tell that the community has already welcomed the latest Tint World store.
And speaking of Danny’s Grand Opening in East Fort Lauderdale…
Be sure to check back for even more grand openings, announcements, and videos.
Tint World continues to grow as several franchisees are gearing up for their store openings in the near future. Recently, several new Tint World franchisees from across the nation came to Florida for their training—Kevin Leach from Lubbock, TX, Rick Martin from Albany, NY, and Jain ‘Jay’ Guan from San Diego, CA—in preparation for their own stores that they will soon be operating.
Whether a franchisee has years of experience or no experience at all in the automotive industry, the Tint World training program is a fundamental component in becoming a successful Tint World owner and operator. The rigorous 3-week training program details everything a franchisee needs to know about running a Tint World store—from product knowledge to every-day store operations—in order to fully satisfy a customer’s needs according to Tint World’s standards.
The Tint World training program provided the franchisees an opportunity to learn what it’s really like to run a Tint World on a daily basis. They were able to familiarize themselves with products, vendors, and systems they would be working with in the future. Essentially, the Tint World training program builds a solid foundation of knowledge and experience for all upcoming franchisees, elevating their comprehension of not just Tint World, but the automotive industry as a whole.
Congratulations!
From left to right: Jay Guan, Anthony Foley, Kevin Leach, Charles Bonfiglio, Rick Martin, and Robert Garza Continue Reading
