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Aero-Colours

6971 Washington Ave. S., # 102
Minneapolis, MN 55439-1508
800#: (800) 696-2376
Tel: (612) 277-0309
Fax: (612) 942-0628
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.aerocolours.com
Contact: Mr. James F. Spellmire, President

AERO-COLOURS is an exclusive mobile automotive paint repair process, providing service to dealerships, fleet operations and individual vehicle owners. Our solid support system, complemented by our industry-leading training, allows our franchisees to provide unmatched service. We will show you how to operate, market and grow your own business.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1985;	First Franchise:	1993
Franchise Units:	171
Company-Owned Units:	61
Total Units:	232

Distribution: U.S. -- 223; Canada -- 0; International -- 9
> North America -- Operations in 28 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 60 in CA, 15 in TX

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 5, 3, 5, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,ND,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI

Average Number of Employees: 4-5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 2,000 SF; Warehouse (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$5-30K
Total Investment:	$5-60K;		Average Total Investment:	$32K
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Fees:	Franchise:	$25K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
	Royalty:	7%
	Advertising:	0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	No
Area Development Agreements:	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	Yes
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	14
On-Going Support:	A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Tampa, FL; 2 Weeks Territory.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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