All Tune and Lube
At a Glance
Products & Services: Total car care
Number of Locations: 210
Total Investment: $150K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1985
Private Owned
About All Tune and Lube
Founded in 1985 by Thomas B. Howell, All Tune and Lube centers service and repair brakes, exhaust systems, filters, belts and hoses, and do oil changes. Centers also remanufacture engines.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 208 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $150,000
Franchise Fee: $32,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $32,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $32,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1-2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #438 (2008),