#174
At a Glance
Products & Services: Automotive painting & body repair
Number of Locations: 463
Total Investment: $110.18K - 472.47K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1972
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 425 | 32 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 438 | 31 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 437 | 30 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 432 | 33 | 0 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Canada, Central America, Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $110,178 - $472,474
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 9-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 9-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $90,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 4 weeks. Continual support
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,