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Abra Auto Body & Glass 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy., # 200
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
800#: (888) 872-2272 Tel: (763) 561-7220 Fax:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.abraauto.com
Contact: Mr. Mark Wahlin, Director of Franchising
One of the first automobile collision and glass franchises. Operating company and franchised auto body collision and auto glass replacement shops. We offer support with marketing, business management, equipment and material purchases. Investment opportunities for qualifying owners and managers.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 36
Company-Owned Units: 18
Total Units: 54
Distribution:
U.S. -- 54;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 12 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in MN, 7 in TN, 6 in WI
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 8,000-15,000 SF; FS, SF
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $60-100K
Total Investment: $229.6-422.6K
Average Total Investment: $326.1K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees:
-Franchise: $22.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $22.5K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 53
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,g,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2-4 Weeks ABRA Training Center, Minneapolis, MN; 6 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Central, South, Southeast
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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