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Oil Butler International
1599 Rte. 22 W.
Union, NJ 07083


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Business Description

OIL BUTLER INTERNATIONAL is a mobile oil-change service and windshield repair franchise combining two money-making opportunities in one. Our uniquely designed vehicle provides the corporate image and service your customers will expect from the leader in the field of on-site service. Low-investment, low-overhead, complete training and on-going support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

149

99.3%
Company-Owned Units:10.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
150
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:13489.3%In 22 States
Canada:42.7%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:128%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
150
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California14
2. Colorado8
3. Texas21

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $
Cash Investment:$8-15K
Total Investment:$9-18K
Average Total Investment:$14K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$4-7K
Average Franchise Fee:$6K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Mobile Unit

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
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?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: 9
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
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:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Union, NJ4 Days to 2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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