580 Evans Ave.
Toronto, ON M8W 2W1 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (416) 255-5581
Fax: (416) 255-4793
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Ralph Chiodo, President
Tire and automotive sales and service. The company currently has locations in Toronto and surrounding area and is one of the largest independent groups of tire and automotive service centres in Canada. Company operations began in 1982. Franchised first outlet in 1983; Training provided for up to 2 months; Dealers elect representatives on Dealer Advisory Committee.
| Established: | 1982; | First Franchise: | 1983 |
| Franchise Units: | 25 | ||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | ||
| Total Units: | 29 |
| Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 29;
International -- 0 > North America -- Operations in 1 Province > States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 29 in ON |
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 (for an explanation click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: None |
| Average Number of Employees: 4+ FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,000-5,000 SF; NR (for abbreviations click here) |
| Cash Investment: | $NR | ||||
| Total Investment: | $115-200K; | Average Total Investment: | $157K | ||
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K | ||||
| Fees: | Franchise: | $25K; | Average Franchise Fee: | $25K | |
| Royalty: | 5% | ||||
| Advertising: | 2.5% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No |
| Term of Contract (Years): | 5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: | Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: | Yes |
| Expand In Territory: | Yes |
| Financial Assistance: | Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: | N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: | Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: | Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: | 9 |
| On-Going Support: | NR (for an explanation click here) |
| Training: | Head Office and On-Site. |
| U.S.: | N/A |
| Canada: | Ontario |
| Overseas: | No |