Tier 1 Franchise: Brick-and-mortar store Full staff of 5-7 employees 3 Mobile Service Units Tier 2 Franchise: If you're not ready to make the investment in a Tier 1 franchise, a Tier 2 business is a great way to begin your PIRTEK franchise. These franchises start business exclusively using Mobile Sales & Service units, e.g. company vehicles, and later become Tier 1 franchises. With an estimated initial investment starting around $162K, this is a great option for investors who want to start an industrial franchise but don’t have the target investment of a Tier 1 business. The best thing about a Tier 2 franchise is that it’s a scalable investment: these franchisees should plan on converting into a Tier 1 franchise within 3 years. Ideally, a Tier 2 franchise will allow them to generate the income and establish the customer base that will make this expansion possible. Costs included in the Tier 2 franchise investment include: Mobile Sales & Service Units Training expenses Computer systems Five months of operating expenses.