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ATL International

8334 Veterans Hwy.
Millersville, MD 21108
800#: (800) 935-8863
Tel: (410) 987-1011
Fax: (410) 987-9080
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.alltuneandlube.com
Contact: Mr. Louis L. Kibler, Jr., VP of Franchise Development


ALL TUNE AND LUBE is the leader in 'One Stop' total car care. Our full-service centers provide vehicle maintenance and repair, such as engine performance, brakes, ride control and oil changes. Franchise owners also have the option of adding the ATL MOTOR MATE franchise, which specializes in engine installation, and the ALL TUNE TRANSMISSIONS franchise, which provides transmission service. This co-branding concept provides three times the potential at one location.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1985; First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 450
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 450
Distribution: U.S. -- 448; Canada -- 2; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 34 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 50 in CA, 35 in TX, 30 in MD
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 450
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 1, 2, 1, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 4-6 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000 SF; FS, SC, Auto Mall (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $25K
Total Investment: $120-130K; Average Total Investment: $125K
Minimum Net Worth: $75K
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 7%
Advertising: 8%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/3x5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(B) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 75
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Corporate Office; 1 Week In Center.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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