Business Description

AAMCO Transmissions is the world’s largest chain of transmission specialists and one of the leaders in total car care services. AAMCO has approximately 900 automotive centers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Established in 1962, AAMCO is proud to have served more than 35 million drivers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1962

Franchising Since:  1964

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	960	109.2%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	879	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 887 92.4% In 48 States Canada: 34 3.5% In 4 Canadian Provinces International: 39 4.1% In 3 Foreign Countries   Total: 960 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	71
2. Pennsylvania	49
3. Texas	68

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, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50-182K
Cash Investment:	$25-125K
Total Investment:	$50-225K
Average Total Investment:	$210K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$39,500
Average Franchise Fee:	$39K
On-Going Royalty:	7.5%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	Varies, $150/mo for national

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
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?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	120
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases
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:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Horsham, PA	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from AAMCO.