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Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops
MERLIN is an upscale automotive service chain with one of the highest average sales per shop statistics in the industry. MERLIN specializes in brakes, exhaust, suspension, oil/lubrication, air conditioning, tires and related services. Marketing is based on long-term employee and customer relationships. Candidates must have significant management and sales/customer service experience. Automotive experience is helpful. Special equity assistance is available to candidates with significant automotive experience (FASTRAK), qualified bilingual candidates (TLP), and for employees enrolled in Merlin's Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP). See Website for details on equity assistance.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1975
Franchising Since:
1975
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
45
78.9%
Company-Owned Units:
12
21.1%
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Total Operating Units:
57
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
58
100%
In 6 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
58
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Illinois
50
2. Georgia
5
Registered in Following Registration States:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$75K
Cash Investment:
$20-50K
Total Investment:
$222-392K
Average Total Investment:
$307K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$26-30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$28K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
5%
Average Number of Employees:
3-4 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
3,850
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall
