Business Description

A solid, proven program to put entrepreneurs into the automotive protection and detail business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1979

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	31	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	31	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 31 100% In 6 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 31 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Alberta	12
2. British Columbia	4
3. Nova Scotia	12

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$60K
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$125K
Average Total Investment:	$125K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10-50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	8%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	5%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

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:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:	4
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Training Center	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3-4 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Shine Factory.