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| Express Oil Change 190 W. Valley Ave. Birmingham, AL 35209-3621 |
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Business Description
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. 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: 1986
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 22,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. 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: 1986
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 110 | 68.8% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 50 | 31.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 160 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Alabama | 8 |
| 2. Georgia | 43 |
| 3. Mississippi | 8 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $450K |
| Cash Investment: | $150-300K |
| Total Investment: | $150K-1.2MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $675K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $27.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $27K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 3% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 22,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, 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 | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Closest Training Center | 8 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 1 Year | ||||||||
| 3. Post-OpeningTraining; Continuous Training | |||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from Express Oil Change.
• Coupons • Pre-Qualifier Application • Promotional Items • historical performance information |
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