Business Description

AEI specializes in the installation of automotive engines. Initial management training, site selection, advertising evaluation and recommendation are provided. Continuing on-going training is also available. Note: National call center SELLS JOBS FOR YOU! Financing packages are available upon request.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1994

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	5	33.3%
Company-Owned Units:	10	66.7%
Total Operating Units:	15	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 15 100% In 14 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 15 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Texas	2
2. Ohio	1
3. Kentucky	1

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$137.5K
Average Total Investment:	$138K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$37.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$38K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Champaign, IL	3 Weeks
2. Ann Arbor, MI	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, East and Southeast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from American Engine Installations.