Business Description

Automotive service company, specializing in airbag system repair. Our mobile service supplies a needed expertise to the automotive collision repair industry. Specialized software and tools allow us to work on any system right on site for increased efficiency.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	40	97.6%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2.4%
Total Operating Units:	41	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 39 95.1% In 20 States Canada: 2 4.9% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 41 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	4
2. Texas	7
3. Washington	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$50-125K
Average Total Investment:	$88K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25-30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$28K
On-Going Royalty:	8.5% Net
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	2% Net

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Commercial Office

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5+ Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
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:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Seattle, WA	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Airbag Service.