8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., # 400
Chicago, IL 60631
800#: (800) 359-2359
Tel: (773) 693-1000
Fax: (773) 693-0309
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.carx.com
Contact: Mr. David Maltzman, Franchise Development Manager
Retail automotive specialists providing service in brakes, exhaust, road handling, steering systems, air conditioning, and oil changes for all makes of cars and light trucks.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1971; |
First Franchise: |
1973 |
| Franchise Units: |
132 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
53 |
| Total Units: |
185 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 185;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 10 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 59 in IL, 26 in MN, 21 in MO
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WI |
| Average Number of Employees: 3-6 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 4,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$65-90K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$225-285K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$255K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$200K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$20K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$20K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
5-7% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
15/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes |
| 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: |
No |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
20 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
5 Weeks Headquarters; 2 Weeks at Franchisee's Shop. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
MW, SW, and South |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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