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Econo Lube N' Tune

Turn-key automotive service franchise. Lubrications, tune-ups, brake and other general services. Drive-through oil change

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1973

Franchising Since:

2007

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	160	93.6%
Company-Owned Units:	11	6.4%
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Total Operating Units:	171	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	200	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	200	100%

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

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300-500K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$143-201K
Average Total Investment:	$172K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$49.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	5%/$500
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	5%/.5% Natl

Average Number of Employees:

6-7 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

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:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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. Ontario, CA	1 Week
2. Cypress, CA	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
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:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, East Coast, VA, NC, SC, GA
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: