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Lentz USA Service Centers

1001 Riverview Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
800#: (800) 354-2131
Tel: (616) 342-2200
Fax: (616) 342-9461
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.lentzusa.com
Contact: Mr. Gary R. Thomas, Franchise Liaison

Specialty automotive repairs -- features direct to you product purchases from manufacturers at the best cost, allowing for greater profit opportunities. Great expansion areas available for multiple location ownership.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1972;	First Franchise:	1989
Franchise Units:	25
Company-Owned Units:	11
Total Units:	36

Distribution: U.S. -- 36; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 5 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in MI, 6 in IN, 2 in NC

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6

Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 1, 3, 4, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MD,MI

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,600 SF; FS, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$35-70K
Total Investment:	$90-112K;		Average Total Investment:	$101K
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Fees:	Franchise:	$20K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
	Royalty:	0-7%
	Advertising:	0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/10
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:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	10
On-Going Support:	B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Kalamazoo, MI; 1 Week Franchise Site; On-going Visits.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	Midwest
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	Middle East, India, Europe

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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