Franchises /Automotive /Appearance Services

Tint World

At a Glance

Products & Services: Window tinting, car alarm & audio/video systems, auto appearance services & accessories

Number of Locations: 13

Total Investment: $99.97K - 158.82K

Founded: 1982

Began Franchising: 2007

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	13	0	0	0
2010	13	0	0	0
2009	10	0	0	0
2008	9	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $99,974 - $158,818
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000

Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.

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, National media, Regional advertising,