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CV Pros

2301 Advance Rd.
Madison, WI 53718
800#: (888) 287-7671
Tel: (608) 222-0728
Fax: (608) 222-0759
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Joe Kielbasa, President


CV PROS Service Centers specialize in the rapid repaid/service of constant velocity (CV) axles and boots for today's ever-increasing front and 4-wheel drive vehicle market.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1993; First Franchise: 1997
Franchise Units: 7
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 9
Distribution: U.S. -- 9; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in FL, 3 in WI, 1 in AZ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 4, 3, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,WI
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30K
Total Investment: $65-79K; Average Total Investment: $72K
Minimum Net Worth: $60K
Fees: Franchise: $20K; Average Franchise Fee: $20K
Royalty: 4.5%
Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(I) (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: 4
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Madison, WI.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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