Goo Goo 3-Minute Express Wash
6021 Coca Cola Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31909
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(866) 246-6466
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(706) 563-6110
- (205) 956-8089 (Fax)
Thank you for your interest in franchise opportunities with Goo-Goo Car Wash. We have been in the business of washing cars since 1945. Based in Columbus, Georgia, we have worked hard to earn our reputation as car wash innovators, always looking for a way to improve our washes and the industry in general. We have washes that span the Southeast and are excited to be experiencing a period of rapid expansion into areas beyond. Our EXPRESS WASH franchises are currently available in all 50 states.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1945
Franchising Since: 2002
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
13 |
68.4% |
| Company-Owned Units |
6 |
31.6% |
| Total Operating Units |
19 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
19 |
100.0% |
In 8 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
19 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Alabama |
6 |
| Georgia |
4 |
| Tennessee |
3 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Michigan
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
15 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Birmingham, AL |
Varies |
| On-Site |
Varies |
| Columbus, Georgia- Corporate Headquarters |
2 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$2MM |
| Cash Investment |
$300-600K |
| Total Investment |
$1.5-3.3MM |
| Average Total Investment |
$2.4MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$96K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$96K |
| On-Going Royalty |
4% |
| Average Royalty |
4% |
| Advertising Fee |
0 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
4 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
50,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
|
| Encourages Conversions |
No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
12 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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