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Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up

SPEEDEE offers preventive auto maintenance services, specializing in a 17-point quick oil change, diagnostic tune-up and brake services. Also offered: fuel system cleanings, a/c services, radiator flushes, emission/smog checks andtransmission/differential services. No appointment necessary. Performed while you wait. Successful franchisees are enthusiastic, have a strong commitment to customer service and people management skills. Retail experience preferred.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1980

Franchising Since:

1982

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	162	96.4%
Company-Owned Units:	6	3.6%
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Total Operating Units:	168	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	73	65.2%	In 15 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	39	34.8%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	112	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	50
2. Louisiana	22
3. Massachusetts	10

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$240K-4MM
Average Total Investment:	$2120K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	8%

Average Number of Employees:

5 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,800

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	16
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Headquarters	3-Day Orientation
2. Local Office	1 Week
3. Shop	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

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:	15/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 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, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: