Business Description

We offer specialty transmission repair facilities for autos and trucks. We also provide complete training for new franchisees, as well as full home office support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	6	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	6	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 6 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 6 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	6

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$40K
Total Investment:	$80-120K
Average Total Investment:	$100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	3%/$400/Wk.

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
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?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
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:	Included in Fees
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 Office, Plymouth, MI	14 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, Michigan Only Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from American Transmissions.