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At a Glance
Products & Services: Auto appearance & protection services
Number of Locations: 376
Total Investment: $167K - 326K
Founded: 1954
Began Franchising: 1963
Private Owned
About Ziebart
Ziebart International was founded in 1954 by Kurt Ziebart. A German mechanic, Ziebart developed a process to stop corrosion and opened the first Ziebart store in Detroit. The private company began franchising in 1963 and has more than 600 locations in 55 countries. In 1989, Ziebart acquired Tidy Car, a franchise company offering similar services, and sold franchises under the name of Ziebart Tidy Car until 1999, when the name changed to Ziebart. The company has co-branding relationships with Speedy Auto Glass and Rhino Linings USA.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 87 | 80 | 193 | 16 |
| 2010 | 87 | 80 | 182 | 16 |
| 2009 | 87 | 64 | 113 | 16 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $167,000 - $326,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%/8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%/8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. 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: 3-6 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3-6 weeks.
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, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #122 (2012),
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