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| Champion Auto Stores 2565 Kasota Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 |
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Business Description
CHAMPION AUTO STORES is a retailer of automotive parts and service to the do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-me (DIFM) customer. CHAMPION AUTO STORES provides state-of-the-art inventory control and mechandising programs, which maximize ownership investment in this turn-key business opportunity.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1956
Franchising Since: 1961
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,000-8,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
CHAMPION AUTO STORES is a retailer of automotive parts and service to the do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-me (DIFM) customer. CHAMPION AUTO STORES provides state-of-the-art inventory control and mechandising programs, which maximize ownership investment in this turn-key business opportunity.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1956
Franchising Since: 1961
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 28 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 28 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Wisconsin | 4 |
| 2. Nebraska | 2 |
| 3. Minnesota | 18 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $100-200K |
| Total Investment: | $225-400K |
| Average Total Investment: | $312K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $0 |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $0K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 0% |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,000-8,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 2 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | Negot. Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| 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: | 23 | ||||||||
| 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: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. On-Site in Owner's Location | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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