Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops
At a Glance
Products & Services: Auto repair, maintenance & tires
Number of Locations: 57
Total Investment: $222.55K - 392K
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1975
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Midwest, Southeast, Texas, Wisconsin.
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Midwest, Southeast, Texas, Wisconsin.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $222,550 - $392,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $75,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000 - $60,000
Operations
8% 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: 6 weeks. At corporate training center : Varies.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Local marketing programs
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #334 (2010),