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Pirtek USA
501 Haverty Ct.
Rockledge, FL 32955


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Business Description

PIRTEK is the world's leading service provider of hydraulic hoses, couplings, metric and standard fittings, and other accessories for on-site hose replacement. The PIRTEK brand is associated with the highest levels of service, responsiveness, and dependability. Hundreds of service centers and more than 1,000 mobile service vehicles worldwide. Over-the-counter service, fully-equipped mobile service vans for 24-hour emergency on-site service, and preventive maintenance programs help reduce downtime.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

32

97%
Company-Owned Units:13%
 
Total Operating Units:
33
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:33100%In 22 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
33
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida5
2. Minnesota2
3. Texas2

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $350K
Cash Investment:$100K
Total Investment:$100-150K
Average Total Investment:$125K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$45K
Average Franchise Fee:$45K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1.5-3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500-3,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Industrial Park

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 35
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:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Franchisee Training3 Weeks
2. Ops. Mgr./Msst Training2 Weeks
3. Admin. Traininl in Rockledge, FL.1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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