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Cottman Transmission Systems
 

Automotive service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with opportunities for solid growth. A highly supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising and on-site support. A forty-year reputation of treating customers with fairness, integrity and honesty. No automotive experience required.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1962

Franchising Since:

  1964

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:405 98.5%  
Company-Owned Units:6 1.5%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:411 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:405 98.5% In 43 States
Canada:4 1% In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:2 0.5% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:411 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New Jersey0
2. Pennsylvania0
3. Texas0

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$150K
Cash Investment:$60K
Total Investment:$165-180K
Average Total Investment:$172K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$31.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$32K
On-Going Royalty:7.5%
Average Royalty:8%
Advertising Fee:$730/Wk.

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   3,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

   Auto Mall

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:70
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Home Office3 Weeks
2. Franchise Location1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:4%
Asian-American:2%
Hispanic:3%
Native American:0%
Other:3%
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   60
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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