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| Dent Doctor 11301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72211 |
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Business Description
DENT DOCTOR gives you a strategy to succeed. Earn extraordinary rewards removing minor dents, door dings and hail damage from vehicles without painting. Customers receive same day service. No automotive experience is required. You can operate from a retail shop along with providing mobile service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1986
Franchising Since: 1990
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
DENT DOCTOR gives you a strategy to succeed. Earn extraordinary rewards removing minor dents, door dings and hail damage from vehicles without painting. Customers receive same day service. No automotive experience is required. You can operate from a retail shop along with providing mobile service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1986
Franchising Since: 1990
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 23 | 88.5% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 11.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 26 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Colorado | 3 |
| 2. Tennessee | 2 |
| 3. Texas | 2 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $25K |
| Cash Investment: | $20-40K |
| Total Investment: | $46-80K |
| Average Total Investment: | $63K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $10-23K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $16K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 20K |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| 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: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 6 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| 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. Little Rock, AR | 4 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Franchisee's Home Area (Optional) | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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