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: | 1 | | 0.7% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 150 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 134 | | 89.3% | | In 22 States |
Canada: | 4 | | 2.7% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 12 | | 8% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 150 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. California | 14 | 2. Colorado | 8 | 3. Texas | 21 |
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 |
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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): N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Mobile Unit
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Training: |
1. Union, NJ | 4 Days to 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
General Business Experience: | 3 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
Formal Education: | 2 |
Psychological Profile: | 5 |
Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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