240 New York Dr.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800#: (888) 4COTTMAN
Tel: (215) 643-5885
Fax: (215) 643-2519
E-mail:
Web Site: www.cottman.com
Contact: Mr. Barry Auchenbach, Manager Franchise Development
Automotive transmission service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with new opportunities available in major markets as a result of our expansion plans. A highly-supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising and on-site support.
| Established: | 1962; | First Franchise: | 1964 |
| Franchise Units: | 260 | ||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | ||
| Total Units: | 264 |
| Distribution:
U.S. -- 206;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 0 > North America -- Operations in 33 States, 2 Province > States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 43 in PA, 22 in NJ, 18 in CA |
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 45 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 (for an explanation click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA,WA |
| Average Number of Employees: 3-4 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,000-4,000 SF; FS, SC, Auto (for abbreviations click here) |
| Cash Investment: | $40K | ||||
| Total Investment: | $130-160K; | Average Total Investment: | $145K | ||
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K | ||||
| Fees: | Franchise: | $25K; | Average Franchise Fee: | $25K | |
| Royalty: | 7.5% | ||||
| Advertising: | $605/Wk. |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes |
| Term of Contract (Years): | 15/15 |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: | Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: | Yes/6 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: | No |
| Expand In Territory: | Yes |
| Financial Assistance: | Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: | Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: | No |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: | No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: | 50 |
| On-Going Support: | C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here) |
| Training: | 3 Weeks Ft. Washington, PA; 1 Week On-Site. |
| U.S.: | All United States |
| Canada: | All Canada |
| Overseas: | Mexico |