<!--// Franchising directory listing over 1,000 franchisors, attorneys, consultants and service providers. Detailed profiles on each company. KEYWORDS: franchise, franchising, franchisor, franchisee, entrepreneur, self-employed, small business, guide, handbook, directory, franchise companies, franchise publications, franchise start-ups, be your own boss, be the boss, opportunity, licensing, investment, low investment business, homebased business, job, enterprise, business opportunity, business opportunities //--!>

American Brake Service

1325 Franklin Ave., # 165
Garden City, NY 11530
800#: (800) TILDENS
Tel: (516) 746-7911
Fax: (516) 746-1288
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tildencarcare.com
Contact: Mr. Jason Basking, Director Franchise Development

We're not just brakes. The total care concept allows you to offer a full menu of automotive services for maximum customer procurement - rather than a limited niche market. You benefit from a management team whose concept system and training were proven and perfected before we even considered offering franchises.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1923;	First Franchise:	1996
Franchise Units:	60
Company-Owned Units:	0
Total Units:	60

Distribution: U.S. -- 60; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 13 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in FL, 15 in NY, 6 in GA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MN,NY,VA,wa

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,500 SF; FS, Auto Mall (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$50-60K
Total Investment:	$131-171K;		Average Total Investment:	$154K
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Fees:	Franchise:	$25K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
	Royalty:	6%/$350/Wk.
	Advertising:	3%/$175/Wk.

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/5/5
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
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:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	4
On-Going Support:	C,d,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Home Office.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

For a sample questionnaire click here.