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Auto-Lab Diagnostic & Tune-Up Centers

1050 W. Columbia Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
800#: (877) 349-4968
Tel: (616) 966-0500
Fax: (616) 966-0520
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.AutoLabusa.com
Contact: Mr. Daniel J. Kiefer, President

Full service automotive repair facility, performing all aspects of auto service and repair. Our specialty is in the diagnostics and repair of computerized and electrical systems. Our goal is to be a professional alternative to auto dealer repair shops.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1984;	First Franchise:	1989
Franchise Units:	25
Company-Owned Units:	1
Total Units:	26

Distribution: U.S. -- 40; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 2 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 25 in MI, 1 in OH

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18

Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 2, 3, 3, 2, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: IN,MI

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,000+ SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$35-75K
Total Investment:	$110-175K;		Average Total Investment:	$142K
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Fees:	Franchise:	$19.5K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$19K
	Royalty:	6%
	Advertising:	3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	15/15
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/15
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	10
On-Going Support:	a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Grand Rapids, MI; 2-4 Week Battle Creek, MI.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	MW & E to Gulf of Mexico
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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