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Abra Auto Body & Glass

One of the first automobile collision and glass franchises. Operating company and franchised auto body collision and auto glass replacement shops. We offer support with marketing, business management, equipment and material purchases. Investment opportunities for qualifying owners and managers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1984

Franchising Since:

1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	24	26.1%
Company-Owned Units:	68	73.9%
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Total Operating Units:	92	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	92	100%	In 12 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	92	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Minnesota	28
2. Tennessee	7
3. Wisconsin	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$60-100K
Total Investment:	$229.6-422.6K
Average Total Investment:	$326K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees:

, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

8,000-15,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Storefront

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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	53
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:	At Additional Cost
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:	At Additional Cost
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. ABRA Training Center, Minneapolis, MN	2-4 Weeks
2. On-Site	6 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
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:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
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, Central, South, Southeast
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: