Express Oil Change
1880 Southpark Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35244
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(888) 945-1771
/
(205) 945-1771
- (205) 943-5779 (Fax)
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 19%. Attractive, state-of-the-art facilities offer expanded, highly profitable services in addition to our ten minute oil change. We also provide transmission service, air conditioning service, brake repair, tire rotation and balancing and miscellaneous light repairs... Most extensive training and franchise support in the industry.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
106 |
50.7% |
| Company-Owned Units |
103 |
49.3% |
| Total Operating Units |
209 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
209 |
100.0% |
In 15 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
209 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
110 |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Alabama |
90 |
| Georgia |
35 |
| Tennessee |
20 |
Registered in the following Registration States
(not registered in any registration states)
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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 |
44 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Closest Training Center |
Ongoing |
| Birmingham, AL |
Ongoing |
| On-Site |
Ongoing |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$500K |
| Cash Investment |
$350-400K |
| Total Investment |
$1,400-1,800K |
| Average Total Investment |
$1.7MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$35K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$35K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
0 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
7 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
22,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| 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 |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
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, South |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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