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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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