Business Description

AERO COLOURS is an exclusive mobile automotive paint repair process, providing service to dealerships, fleet operations and individual vehicle owners. Our solid support system, complemented by our industry-leading training, allows our franchisees to provide unmatched service. We will show you how to operate, market and grow your own business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	214	99.1%
Company-Owned Units:	2	0.9%
Total Operating Units:	216	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 214 99.1% In 28 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 2 0.9% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 216 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	55
2. Florida	14
3. Texas	24

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$15.5K-16.5K
Total Investment:	$61.5-175.5K
Average Total Investment:	$64K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10-15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 4-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Warehouse (optional)

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Radio Ads, Videos
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN	10 Days
2. Territory	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Aero Colours.   •  Coupons   •  Promotional Items