Ziebart

  • Ziebart International Corporation
1290 E. Maple Rd., P. O. Box 1290
Troy, MI 48083
  • (800) 877-1312 / (248) 588-4100
  • (248) 588-0718 (Fax)

Business format consists of automobile detailing, accessories and protection services. Ultra-modern showrooms maximize the exposure for the services offered by the franchisee. The customer base consists of retail, wholesale and fleet - making ZIEBART # 1 in the world.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1959

Franchising Since: 1962

Operating Units

Franchised Units 343 95.5%
Company-Owned Units 16 4.5%
Total Operating Units 359 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 150 44.5% In 39 States
Canada 50 14.8% In 7 Provinces
International 137 40.7% In 42 Foreign Countries
Total 337 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Illinois 0

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 100
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
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 Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Training at Home Office 3-6 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $200K
Cash Investment $60K
Total Investment $75-250K
Average Total Investment $163K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25K
Average Franchise Fee $25K
On-Going Royalty 12.50%
Average Royalty 12%
Advertising Fee 7.50%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 3
Space Needs (in square feet) 3,000
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
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 20
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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