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Express Mart Franchising Corp.

Gas station/convenience store

Background

Founded: 1975 Franchising since: 1990
Express Mart, founded in 1975 by Frank Borer, has locations in strip malls and gas stations across the northeastern United States. The company is involved in co-branding partnerships with McDonald's, Wendy's, Domino's Pizza, Subway and Dunkin' Donuts, as well as local partnerships with Jreck Subs and Mark's Pizza.
6567 Kinne Rd., P.O. Box 46
Dewitt, New york 13214
Phone:
(315)446-0125


Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming

Special Programs
Express Mart supports Coaches vs. Cancer, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the United Way.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $86.2K-361K
Franchise fee: $15K
Ongoing royalty fee: 4%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


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


Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters
  • At franchisee's location: 1-2 weeks

Ongoing Support
  • Meetings
  • Grand opening
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks
  • Regional advertising

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#493 (2005);