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Saf-T Auto Centers
121-H N. Plains Industrial Rd.
Wallingford, CT 06492




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Business Description

SAF-T AUTO CENTERS is an owner-operated, general service auto repair shop dedicated to the advancement of the auto technician. Our goal is to put the very best technicians in a business opportunity where they can capitalize on their trade and maximize their talents.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

5

83.3%
Company-Owned Units:116.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
6
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:6100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
6
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Connecticut6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$30K
Total Investment:$50-100K
Average Total Investment:$75K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$15K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:$500/Mo.
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:1
General Business Experience:1
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 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
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
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:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Not Applicable
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. On-Site1 Month
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2

U.S.:

Yes, CT
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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