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Car-X Auto Service

Retail auto repair specialists providing service in brakes, exhaust, road handling, tune-ups, steering systems, air conditioning, tires oil changes and more for all makes of cars and light trucks.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1971

Franchising Since:

1971

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	147	83.1%
Company-Owned Units:	30	16.9%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	177	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	177	100%	In 10 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	177	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Illinois	59
2. Minnesota	27
3. Missouri	23

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$214-326K
Average Total Investment:	$270K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	5-7%

Average Number of Employees:

4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

5,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	24
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:	Not Applicable
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. Headquarters	5 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Shop	2 Weeks

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Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	15 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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, MW, SW
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

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