Business Description

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

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	36	66.7%
Company-Owned Units:	18	33.3%
Total Operating Units:	54	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 54 100% In 12 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 54 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Minnesota	28
2. Tennessee	7
3. Wisconsin	6

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$60-100K
Total Investment:	$229.6-422.6K
Average Total Investment:	$326K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 8,000-15,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	53
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	At Additional Cost
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. ABRA Training Center, Minneapolis, MN	2-4 Weeks
2. On-Site	6 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, Central, South, Southeast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Abra Auto Body & Glass.