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Oil Can Henry's International
1200 NW Naito Pkwy., # 690
Portland, OR 97209
800#: (800) 765-6244
Tel: (503) 243-6311
Fax: (503) 228-5227
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.oilcanhenry.com
Contact: Ms. Kaye Branche, Director of Franchising
Automotive lubrication and filter specialist. Our concept blends old-fashioned American service values with high technology. Staff wear striped shirts, bow ties and Gatsby caps. Customers remain in the car and watch service on the monitors. We offer a high-profile building design and impeccably clean facilities and state-of-the-art point-of-sale computers.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1978; |
First Franchise: |
1989 |
| Franchise Units: |
37 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
38 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 38;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 6 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in OR, 6 in CA, 4 in FL
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 3, 2, 4, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,MD,VA,WA |
| Average Number of Employees: 4-6 FT, 5-9 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 15,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$120-150K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$150-800K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$475K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$300K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$35K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$35K |
|
Royalty: |
5.5% |
|
Advertising: |
1% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/5+ |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/Negot. |
| 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: |
11 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,d,E,G,h,I
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here) |
| Training: |
5 Weeks Portland, OR. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
Northwest, Southwest, FL |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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