Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

$TTASF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryTires & Wheels
ParentMetis HoldCo, Inc.
Founded1991
Completeness32/34 (94%)
Years in Business39
Began FranchisingApril 1986
HQToledo, OH
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(419) 865-6900
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Franchisor

Tuffy offers and sells franchises for retail automotive specialty centers that sell and service automotive exhaust systems, brakes, front end, steering and suspension, alignment, air conditioning, engine diagnostics, batteries, tires, and other automotive products and services.

Franchisor specifies Windows-based personal computer with monitor and printer; software package from Tekmetric (5704 Southwest Fwy., Houston, Texas 77057) for sales, inventory, financial functions and reports; estimated cost $10,000 for point of sale and computer systems. Tekmetric software annual maintenance and support cost is $4,188; $600 transfer fee applies on franchise transfer. Tekmetric software in use since January 2021. Franchisor provides operations manual (loaned to franchisee). Franchisor continually updates specifications in operations manual or other written materials covering installation, servicing, personnel, sales, advertising, construction, maintenance, warranties, accounting, equipment, hours of operation, trademark usage, and insurance.

Tuffy offers and sells franchises for retail automotive specialty centers that sell and service automotive exhaust systems, brakes, front end, steering and suspension, alignment, air conditioning, engine diagnostics, batteries, tires, and other automotive products and services.

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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
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Unit Count & Growth
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
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