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At a Glance
Products & Services: Convenience store & gas station
Number of Locations: 2,350
Total Investment: $1.82M - 7.77M
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1979
About ampm
The first ampm location opened in Southern California in 1978. There are now nearly 3,000 combination gas station and convenience stores across the U.S. and internationally. ampm Mini Markets offer nearly 2,200 different hot and cold snack food and drink items.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 1,148 | 0 | 1,200 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1,174 | 0 | 1,244 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1,199 | 0 | 1,978 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1,055 | 0 | 1,901 | 95 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, California, Midwest, Nevada, South, Southeast, West, Washington.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Africa, Asia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America.
Arizona, California, Midwest, Nevada, South, Southeast, West, Washington.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Africa, Asia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $1,822,705 - $7,767,767
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $70,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $70,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $700,000 - $1,000,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at franchisee's location. In-class sessions & hands-on training : 7 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: In-store promotions, TV & radio advertising
Franchise Ranking History
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