Tuffy Auto Service Centers
Tuffy Auto Service Centers
1414 Baronial Plaza Dr.
Toledo, OH 43615-7369
800#: (800) 228-8339
Tel: (419) 865-6900
Fax: (419) 865-7343
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tuffy.com
Contact: Mr. James D. Jacobs, Director of Franchising
TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTERS have been ranked by Success and Entrepreneur Magazines as one of the top franchises in the country. We are an upscale automotive repair franchise specializing in brakes, exhaust, shocks, alignments, air conditioning, batteries, starting and charging, lube-oil-filter, and more. We provide initial and on-going operations, technical and marketing support. Excellent sites being developed in IN, IA, WI, VA, FL, OH, NC SC, GA, TN , ND, SD, NE and IL
Franchisor Background
Established: 1970
First Franchise: 1971
Franchise Units: 256
Company-Owned Units: 10
Total Units: 266
Distribution:
U.S. -- 266;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 18 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 67 in MI, 63 in OH, 46 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,VA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,800 Min. SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100K
Total Investment: $209-350K
Average Total Investment: $250.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees:
-Franchise: $25K
-Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
-Royalty: 4.5%
-Average Royalty: 4.5%
-Advertising: 5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Negot.
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
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/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 47
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2-3 Weeks in Toledo, OH; 2-3 Weeks On-Site at Franchise.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: North Central U.S., FL, Southwest
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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