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Oil Butler International

OIL BUTLER INTERNATIONAL is a mobile oil-change service and windshield repair franchise combining two money-making opportunities in one. Our uniquely designed vehicle provides the corporate image and service your customers will expect from the leader in the field of on-site service. Low-investment, low-overhead, complete training and on-going support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1987

Franchising Since:

1991

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	72	98.6%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.4%
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Total Operating Units:	73	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	60	82.2%	In 22 States
Canada:	4	5.5%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	9	12.3%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	73	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	21
2. California	14
3. Colorado	8

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$8-15K
Total Investment:	$9-18K
Average Total Investment:	$14K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$4-7K
Average Franchise Fee:	$6K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Mobile Unit

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	9
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Union, NJ	4 Days to 2 Weeks

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:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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:

100

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: