Business Description

TIRES PLUS is one of the fastest growing retail tire store franchisors in the U.S. We are taking a new and innovative approach to tire retailing. Our franchisees enjoy thorough education programs, in-field support, marketing and advertising assistance, name brand product lines, exclusive territories and a proven operational system.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1976

Franchising Since:  1981

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	74	13%
Company-Owned Units:	495	87%
Total Operating Units:	569	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 569 100% In 24 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 569 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Minnesota	58
2. Georgia	49
3. Florida	173

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$150K
Total Investment:	$462-588K
Average Total Investment:	$525K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 6,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	130
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Classroom	1 Week
2. Various Store Locations	15 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Tires Plus Total Car Care.