ampm Mini Market

Founded: 1975 Franchising since: 1979
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.

4 Centerpointe Dr. La Palma, California 90623

Phone: (888)894-2676

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	1055	0	1901	95
2008	772	0	1,928	280
2007	720	0	1,982	279
2006	667	0	1,987	244
2005	680	0	0	250

Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.
Outside the U.S.: Africa, Asia, Canada, Central america, Eastern europe, Middle east, Mexico, South america

Total investment: $1.8M-7.6M Franchise fee: $30K-70K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $700K-1M
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Personal participation in operating a retail facility, good credit history

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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 500® rank:
#35 (2009); #35 (2008); #51 (2007);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#57 (2009); #76 (2008);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#30 (2009); #22 (2008); #34 (2007);