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Oil Butler International

1599 Route 22 W.
Union, NJ 07083
800#:
Tel: (908) 687-3283
Fax: (908) 687-7617
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.oilbutlerinternational.com
Contact: Mr. John Dicocco, Vice President of Marketing

OIL BUTLER INTERNATIONAL is a mobile oil-change service and windshield repair franchise combining two money-making opportunities in one. Our uniquely designed vehicle provides the corporate image and service your customers will expect from the leader in the field of on-site service. Low-investment, low-overhead, complete training and on-going support.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1987;	First Franchise:	1991
Franchise Units:	104
Company-Owned Units:	1
Total Units:	105

Distribution: U.S. -- 89; Canada -- 4; International -- 12
> North America -- Operations in 22 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 21 in TX, 13 in CA, 8 in CO

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100

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

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA,WI

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: NR SF; Mobile Unit (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$8-15K
Total Investment:	$9-18K;		Average Total Investment:	$13K
Minimum Net Worth:	$NR
Fees:	Franchise:	$4-7K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
	Royalty:	7%
	Advertising:	2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/5
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	N/A
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:	N/A
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	9
On-Going Support:	B,C,D,F,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training:	4 Days - 2 Weeks Union, NJ.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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