Business Description

We fix cars. People are holding onto and maintaining their vehicles longer than ever. Our menu of repair specialization includes: brakes, exhaust, suspension, shocks, struts, air conditioning, general maintenance and general repair. We focus on customer service and franchisee satisfaction, with on-going training, strong purchasing power and field support that you can count on!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  1980

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	32	80%
Company-Owned Units:	8	20%
Total Operating Units:	40	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 40 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 40 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Ohio	3
2. Michigan	27
3. Indiana	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$125K
Cash Investment:	$30-60K
Total Investment:	$125K
Average Total Investment:	$125K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$18K
On-Going Royalty:	2-5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500-3,500

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:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:	12
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:	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:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Livonia, MI	3 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	8
U.S.:	Yes, MI, OH, IN, IL, N. KY
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No