#400
At a Glance
Products & Services: Mobile automotive appearance services
Number of Locations: 202
Total Investment: $33.8K - 441K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1991
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $33,800 - $441,000
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7-30%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7-30%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $10,000 - $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000 - $200,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. 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: 3 months. Ongoing technical training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Recruitment seminars
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #171 (2009),