Express Oil Change
Express Oil Change 190 W. Valley Ave.
Birmingham, AL 35209-3621
800#: (888) 945-1771 + 114 Tel: (205) 945-1771 + 114 Fax: (205) 940-6026
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.expressoil.com
Contact: Ms. Heather Barrow, Franchise Development Assoc.
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... Most extensive training and franchise support in the industry.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 110
Company-Owned Units: 50
Total Units: 160
Distribution:
U.S. -- 160;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 8 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 86 in AL, 43 in GA, 19 in TN
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 1, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: NR (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 7 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 22,000 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150-300K
Total Investment: $150K-1.2MM
Average Total Investment: $675.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $450K
Fees:
-Franchise: $27.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $27.5K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 44
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8 Weeks Closest Training Center; 1 Yr. On-Site, Post-OpeningTraining; Continuous Training.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Southeast
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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