31900 Utica Rd.
Fraser, MI 48026
800#: (800) 747-2113
Tel: (810) 415-2800
Fax: (810) 415-2813
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.thebrakeshop.com
Contact: Mr. Ken Rempel, Director of Franchising
Automotive business that specializes in the service and repair of automobile braking systems, as well as other under body repair such as shocks, struts, etc. No automotive skills necessary. People skills a plus.
| Established: | 1988; | First Franchise: | 1990 |
| Franchise Units: | 82 | ||
| Company-Owned Units: | 18 | ||
| Total Units: | 100 |
| Distribution:
U.S. -- 100;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0 > North America -- Operations in 16 States > States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 36 in MI, 8 in OH, 7 in NY |
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 1, 1, 2, 2 (for an explanation click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,MD,MI,NY,ND,VA,WA |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here) |
| Cash Investment: | $50K | ||||
| Total Investment: | $75K; | Average Total Investment: | $75K | ||
| Minimum Net Worth: | $50K | ||||
| Fees: | Franchise: | $20K; | Average Franchise Fee: | $20K | |
| Royalty: | 8% Brakes | ||||
| Advertising: | 0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No |
| Term of Contract (Years): | 20/20 |
| Passive Ownership: | Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: | Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: | Yes/20 |
| 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: | Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: | N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: | No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: | 17 |
| On-Going Support: | C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here) |
| Training: | 1 Week Detroit, MI. |
| U.S.: | All United States |
| Canada: | All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |