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Grease Monkey
- Grease Monkey International, Inc.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- (800) 364-0352 / (303) 308-1660
- (303) 308-5906 (Fax)
- Mr. Michael Brunetti, VP Sales/Development
- [email protected]
GREASE MONKEY Centers provide convenient vehicle preventive maintenance services. We provide comprehensive technical training for all franchisees, including instruction performing all GREASE MONKEY approved services thoroughly and safely. You will also learn basic accounting, computer marketing and customer satisfaction techniques to help you operate your business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1978
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 244 | 98.8% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 3 | 1.2% |
| Total Operating Units | 247 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 213 | 86.2% | In 28 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 34 | 13.8% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 247 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 57 |
| California | 14 |
| Washington | 13 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | No |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 45 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Corporate Headquarters, Denver, CO | 1 Week |
| Market Center | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $300K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $200-250K |
| Total Investment | $850K-1.2MM |
| Average Total Investment | $1.0MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $28K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $28K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 6% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 3 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,800 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 3 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 15 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 15 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 20 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | Yes, Mexico |
