Business Description

Full service automotive repair facility, performing all aspects of auto service and repair. Our specialty is in the diagnostics and repair of computerized and electrical systems. Our goal is to be a professional alternative to auto dealer repair shops.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	25	96.2%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3.8%
Total Operating Units:	26	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 26 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 26 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	25
2. Ohio	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$35-75K
Total Investment:	$110-175K
Average Total Investment:	$142K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000+

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
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. Grand Rapids, MI	2 Weeks
2. Battle Creek, MI	2-4 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18 U.S.: Yes, MW & E. to Gulf of Mexico Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Auto-Lab Diagnostic & Tune-Up Centers.