Business Description

Turn-key automotive service franchise. Lubrications, tune-ups, brake and other general services. Drive-through oil change

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1974

Franchising Since:  1974

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	173	64.6%
Company-Owned Units:	95	35.4%
Total Operating Units:	268	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 268 100% In 0 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 268 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300-500K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$200K
Average Total Investment:	$200K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$49.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	5%/$500
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	5%/.5% Natl

Average Number of Employees: 6-7 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
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. Ontario, CA	1 Week
2. Cypress, CA	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, East Coast, VA, NC, SC, GA Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Econo Lube N' Tune.