Abra Auto Body & Glass
- ABRA Automotive Systems, Inc.
6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy., # 200
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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888
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(651) 491-3384
- (651) 351-7075 (Fax)
One of the first automobile collision and glass franchises. Operating company and franchised auto body collision and auto glass replacement shops. We offer support with marketing, business management, equipment and material purchases. Investment opportunities for qualifying owners and managers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1987
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
24 |
26.1% |
| Company-Owned Units |
68 |
73.9% |
| Total Operating Units |
92 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
92 |
100.0% |
In 12 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
92 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Minnesota |
28 |
| Tennessee |
7 |
| Wisconsin |
6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
53 |
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 |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| ABRA Training Center, Minneapolis, MN |
2-4 Weeks |
| On-Site |
6 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$500K |
| Cash Investment |
$60-100K |
| Total Investment |
$229.6-422.6K |
| Average Total Investment |
$326K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$22.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$22K |
| On-Going Royalty |
N/A |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
N/A |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
8,000-15,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
5 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
12 |
| USA |
Yes, Central, South, Southeast |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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