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PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE is America's largest engine performance car care company, specializing in tune-up, quick oil and lube and brake services. Our work is backed by certified technicians and a nationwide warranty. We are your one stop shop for all your auto care needs. We offer a variety of automotive services to fit your cars needs, including services for air conditioning, brake systems, fuel injection, air induction systems, cooling systems, fluid maintenance, tune-ups, as well as other scheduled maintenance services. We provide quality support in site selection, training, marketing, operations, management, business profitability and much more.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1975
Franchising Since: 1976
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 384 | | 93.4% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 27 | | 6.6% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 411 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 266 | | 78% | | In 29 States |
| Canada: | 2 | | 0.6% | | In 1 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 73 | | 21.4% | | In 7 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 341 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Georgia | 35 | | 2. North Carolina | 32 | | 3. California | 25 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $80-100K |
| Total Investment: | $123-208.1K |
| Average Total Investment: | $166K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $10-25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $18K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6-7.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1.5% |
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 1-2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 26 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | equipment sales |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| 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 |
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Training: |
| 1. Leesburg, VA | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 1 |
| Asian-American: | 8 |
| Hispanic: | 8 |
| Native American: | 0 |
| Other: | 31 |
| Specific Minority: | Equipment Financing, Flexibility in Store, Financing Referrals, Managerial Training, Mentoring, Site Selection, Welcome Kit including business cards and in-store marketing |
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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 10 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States, except Hawaii |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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