#108
Initial Investment
LOW: $1,848,449
HIGH: $7,807,883
Change in Units
+0.7% +7 UNITS (1 Year)
+0.6% +6 UNITS (3 Years)
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Company Profile
Founded
1975
Franchising Since
1979 (37 Years)
Corporate Address
4 Centerpointe Dr. La Palma, CA 90623
CEO
Jeff Burrell
Parent Company
BP West Coast Products LLC
Ticker Symbol
About ampm
The first ampm location opened in Southern California in 1978. There are now hundreds of combination gas station and convenience stores across the U.S., offering nearly 2,200 different hot and cold snack food and drink items.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$1,848,449 - $7,807,883
Liquid Cash Requirement
$800,000 - $1,200,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000 - $70,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
1.75-5%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
50% off franchise fee
Franchise 500® Rank History
Highest Rank: 2
Lowest Rank: 177
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 10 days
Additional Training: In-class sessions & hands-on training
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Grand Opening
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
National Media
Number of employees required to run: 10 - 10
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Updated: August 19th, 2016
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