Business Description

Automotive service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with opportunities for solid growth. A highly supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising and on-site support. A forty-year reputation of treating customers with fairness, integrity and honesty. No automotive experience required.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1962

Franchising Since:  1964

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	405	98.5%
Company-Owned Units:	6	1.5%
Total Operating Units:	411	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 405 98.5% In 43 States Canada: 4 1% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 2 0.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 411 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. New Jersey	0
2. Pennsylvania	0
3. Texas	0

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$60K
Total Investment:	$165-180K
Average Total Investment:	$172K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$31.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$32K
On-Going Royalty:	7.5%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	$730/Wk.

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites: Auto Mall

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not 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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	70
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
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Home Office	3 Weeks
2. Franchise Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Cottman Transmission Systems.