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Express Oil Change
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. Attractive, state-of-the-art facilities offer expanded, highly profitable services in addition to our ten minute oil change. We also provide transmission service, air conditioning service, brake repair, tire rotation and balancing and miscellaneous light repairs... Most extensive training and franchise support in the industry.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1979
Franchising Since:
1984
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
111
56.9%
Company-Owned Units:
84
43.1%
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Total Operating Units:
195
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
195
100%
In 14 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
195
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Alabama
90
2. Georgia
35
3. Tennessee
20
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$450K
Cash Investment:
$300-350K
Total Investment:
$1,300-1,600K
Average Total Investment:
$1450K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$35K
Average Franchise Fee:
$35K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
0
Average Number of Employees:
7 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
22,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
44
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
