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Champion Auto Stores

2565 Kasota Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
800#: (800) 899-6528
Tel: (651) 644-6448
Fax: (651) 644-7204
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.championauto.com
Contact: Mr. Jerry R. Hoover, Director Market Development

CHAMPION AUTO STORES is a retailer of automotive parts and accessories catering to the do-it-yourself customer. CHAMPION provides full support to its independent dealers, providing a complete inventory offering and comprehensive support programs. CHAMPION AUTO STORES can provide you a turn key business opportunity in a growth industry.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1956;	First Franchise:	1961
Franchise Units:	101
Company-Owned Units:	10
Total Units:	111

Distribution: U.S. -- 111; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 10 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 48 in MN, 17 in NE, 15 in WI

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

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

Registered in Following Registration States: NR

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 5,000-8,000 SF; FS, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$100-200K
Total Investment:	$225-400K;		Average Total Investment:	$312K
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Fees:	Franchise:	$0;	Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
	Royalty:	0%
	Advertising:	0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	Negot.
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(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	23
On-Going Support:	a,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2-3 Weeks Minneapolis, MN; 1 Week On-Site in Owner's Location.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	Upper MW, Northern Rocky Mt.
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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