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Home > Franchise Directory > Automotive Services > Tune Ups, Lubes, & Oil-Related > Precision Tune Auto Care Center

Precision Tune Auto Care Center

  • Precision Auto Care, Inc.
  • PACI
748 Miller Dr., S.E.
Leesburg, VA 20175
  • (800) 438-8863 x 211 / (703) 777-9095
  • (707) 669-1539 (Fax)

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

Operating Units

Franchised Units 384 93.4%
Company-Owned Units 27 6.6%
Total Operating Units 411 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 266 78.0% In 29 States
Canada 2 0.6% In 1 Provinces
International 73 21.4% In 7 Foreign Countries
Total 341 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Georgia 35
North Carolina 32
California 25

Registered in the 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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 26
Site Selection
Assistance 		Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance No
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

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

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

Leesburg, VA 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $150K
Cash Investment $80-100K
Total Investment $123-208.1K
Average Total Investment $166K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $10-25K
Average Franchise Fee $18K
On-Going Royalty 6-7.5%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 1.50%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 6
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 1-2
Space Needs (in square feet) 3,000
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 5
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements? 		Yes, for 10 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? 		Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 10
USA Yes, All United States, except Hawaii
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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