190 W. Valley Ave.
Birmingham, AL 35209
800#: (888) 945-1771
Tel: (205) 945-1771
Fax: (205) 940-6026
E-mail:
Web Site: www.expressoilchange.com
Contact: Ms. J. A. Archer, Vice President Franchise Dev.
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. Attractive, state-of-the-art facilities offer expanded, highly profitable services in addition to our ten minute oil change. We also provide transmission service, air conditioning service, brake repair, tire rotation and balancing and miscellaneous light repairs... services under sharply increasing demand by today's busy consumers.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1979; |
First Franchise: |
1986 |
| Franchise Units: |
93 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
12 |
| Total Units: |
105 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 105;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 5 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 61 in AL, 33 in GA, 4 in MS
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 22 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 1, 3, 4, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 10 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,500 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$107.5-134.5K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$700-873K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$791K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$500K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$17.5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$22K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
3% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes |
| 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: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
37 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
8 Weeks Manager Training and 2 Weeks Crew Training in AL; 1 Week at Franchisee's Location. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
Southeast |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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