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Big Boyz Toys

13180 N. Cleveland Ave.
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
800#: (800) 347-9482
Tel: (941) 945-0101
Fax: (941) 540-9770
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.autotoysonline.com
Contact: Ms. Debbie Olievera, Vice President

BIG BOYZ TOYS is the only full-service franchise auto accessories store nationwide with over 9 years experience as one of the undisputed auto accessories leaders. They have full one-stop shopping for all your custom auto accessory needs and parts in the U.S. This is a 32 billion dollar industry.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1990;	First Franchise:	1994
Franchise Units:	14
Company-Owned Units:	1
Total Units:	15

Distribution: U.S. -- 15; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 2 in FL, 1 in NY, 1 in NJ

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 2, 1, 4, 4, 3 (for an explanation click here)

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

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 1,300-2,000 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$12K
Total Investment:	$60-80K;		Average Total Investment:	$70K
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Fees:	Franchise:	$17K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$17K
	Royalty:	5%
	Advertising:	2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	5/5/5
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
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:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	11
On-Going Support:	A,B,D,E,F,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks at Corporate Headquarters in Ft. Meyers, FL

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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