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AAMCO
AAMCO Transmissions is the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and one of the leaders in total car care services. AAMCO has approximately 900 automotive centers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Established in 1962, AAMCO is proud to have served more than 35 million drivers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1963
Franchising Since:
1963
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
900
98.7%
Company-Owned Units:
12
1.3%
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Total Operating Units:
912
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
838
93.3%
In 48 States
Canada:
27
3%
In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:
33
3.7%
In 3 Foreign Countries
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Total:
898
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
71
2. Texas
68
3. Pennsylvania
49
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, 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:
$50-182K
Cash Investment:
$60-100K
Total Investment:
$224-299K
Average Total Investment:
$262K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$39.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$39K
On-Going Royalty:
7.5%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
Varies, $150/mo for national
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1212
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, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
120
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Videos
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases
