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Master Mechanic, The
1989 Dundas St. E.
Mississauga, ON L4X 1M1 CANADA
800#: (800) 383-8523
Tel: (905) 629-3773
Fax: (905) 629-3864
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Andrew Wanie, President
General auto repair and emission testing center, with a reputation in high-tech automotive excellence that provides to its customers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all of their automotive maintenance and repair needs.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1979; |
First Franchise: |
1983 |
| Franchise Units: |
31 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
32 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 31;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 31 in ON
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT, 1-2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 4,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$60-80K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$125-175K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$150K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$200K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
6% |
|
Advertising: |
3% (Varies) |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
20/Open |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/20 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
Yes |
| 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: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
6 |
| On-Going Support: |
a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week Classroom; 4 Weeks Training Shop; On-Going - 2 Weeks/Yr. On-Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
Ontario |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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