#244
At a Glance
Products & Services: Auto repair
Number of Locations: 86
Total Investment: $362.6K - 419.6K
Founded: 1982
Began Franchising: 1996
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Midwest, South, Southeast, Southwest, West.
Midwest, South, Southeast, Southwest, West.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $362,600 - $419,600
Franchise Fee: $125,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 16 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $125,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 16 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 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: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,