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Cartex Limited

42816 Mound Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314-3256
800#: (800) 421-7328
Tel: (810) 739-4339
Fax: (810) 739-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
Contact: Ms. Diana Klukowski, Secretary


CARTEX LIMITED, better known as Fabrion, is a mobile service business, specializing in automotive interior repair. The Fabrion repair process electrostatically repairs auto cloth, velour and carpet. Due to our specialization, we have revolutionized auto upholstery repair. Updating on current (OEM) original equipment materials and providing the tools to match all current patterns being used in auto interiors are our strong points.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1980; First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 85
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 86
Distribution: U.S. -- 86; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 32 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in CA, 14 in FL, 8 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,DC,AB
Average Number of Employees: 6 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: N/A SF; N/A (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $23.5K
Total Investment: $25K; Average Total Investment: $25K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees: Franchise: $15-23.5K; Average Franchise Fee: $19K
Royalty: $160-300/Mo.
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 6
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks On-Site Under Development.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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