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Master Mechanic, The

1989 Dundas St. E.
Mississauga, ON L4X 1M1 CANADA
800#: (800) 383-8523
Tel: (905) 629-3773
Fax: (905) 629-3864
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Andrew Wanie, President


General auto repair and emission testing center, with a reputation in high-tech automotive excellence that provides to its customers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all of their automotive maintenance and repair needs.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1979; First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 31
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 32
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 31; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 31 in ON
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: NR
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT, 1-2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 4,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60-80K
Total Investment: $125-175K; Average Total Investment: $150K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 6%
Advertising: 3% (Varies)

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/Open
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/20
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
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/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 6
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Classroom; 4 Weeks Training Shop; On-Going - 2 Weeks/Yr. On-Site.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: No
Canada: Ontario
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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