2489 North Sheridan Way
Mississauga, ON L5K 1A8 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (905) 804-4555
Fax: (905) 804-4595
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.certigard.com
Contact: Mr. Peter Bridger, Category Manager - Certigard
Petro-Canada is a major integrated oil and gasoline company in Canada. CERTIGARD is Petro-Canada's franchise organization of automotive repair/service outlets across Canada. In operation since 1987, the CERTIGARD franchisee network is supported by a team of dedicated, corporate specialists. The top sales performers now measure annual sales/bay in excess of $260,000. Competitive pricing; convenient locations; national warranties on repairs, lifetime on certain products.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1975; |
First Franchise: |
1987 |
| Franchise Units: |
155 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
155 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 155;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 9 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 53 in ON, 30 in BC, 24 in AB
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 4, 3, 3, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 6 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 4,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$40-60K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$100-150K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$125K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$30K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$20K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$20K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
2% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| 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: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
No |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
18 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,D,E,F,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3 Days System Training - Local Classroom; 3 Days Automation Training (Class & On-Site). |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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