Cottman Transmission Systems

  • Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC
201 Gibraltar Rd., # 150
Horsham, PA 19044
  • (800) 394-6116 x 120 / (215) 643-5885
  • (215) 956-0340 (Fax)

Automotive service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with opportunities for solid growth. A highly supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising and on-site support. A forty-year reputation of treating customers with fairness, integrity and honesty. No automotive experience required.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1962

Franchising Since: 1964

Operating Units

Franchised Units 405 98.5%
Company-Owned Units 6 1.5%
Total Operating Units 411 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 405 98.5% In 43 States
Canada 4 1.0% In 2 Provinces
International 2 0.5% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 411 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

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

North American Unit Density

Density Units
New Jersey 0

Registered in the following Registration States

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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? No
Size of Corporate Staff 70
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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
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

Franchise Location 1 Week
Home Office 3 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $150K
Cash Investment $60K
Total Investment $165-180K
Average Total Investment $172K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $31.5K
Average Franchise Fee $32K
On-Going Royalty 7.50%
Average Royalty 8%
Advertising Fee $730/Wk.

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 3,000
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building, Strip Center
Other Site Types Allowed Auto Mall
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 3
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 15
Term of Renewal Period 15
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 60
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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