Business Description

TIRE WAREHOUSE, 'Quality Tires For Less,' is a retail tire, wheel and auto parts franchise, offering quality products and services in a 'warehouse-style' setting. Franchisees will utilize the unique TW system to produce volume sales and profits. On-going training and support are provided.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1971

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	25	50%
Company-Owned Units:	25	50%
Total Operating Units:	50	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 50 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 50 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Massachusetts	11
2. Maine	11
3. New Hampshire	18

Registered in Following Registration States: New York, Rhode Island

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$150-350K
Average Total Investment:	$250K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$0
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	3%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 5,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	32
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Keene, NH	2-4 Weeks
2. Field Training	1-3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, New England Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Tire Warehouse.