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Business format consists of automobile detailing, accessories and protection services. Ultra-modern showrooms maximize the exposure for the services offered by the franchisee. The customer base consists of retail, wholesale and fleet - making ZIEBART # 1 in the world.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1959
Franchising Since: 1962
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 360 | | 94.7% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 20 | | 5.3% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 380 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 150 | | 37.5% | | In 39 States |
| Canada: | 50 | | 12.5% | | In 7 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 200 | | 50% | | In 42 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 400 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Illinois | 0 | | 2. Indiana | 0 | | 3. Michigan | 0 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $60K |
| Total Investment: | $100-161K |
| Average Total Investment: | $130K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 12.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 12% |
| Advertising Fee: | 7.5% |
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 100 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Training at Home Office | 3-6 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 3 |
| Asian-American: | 1 |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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