COTTMAN TRANSMISSION FRANCHISE
The first Cottman Transmission Center was established in 1962.
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Cottman Transmission does the following:
 Domestic automobile and light truck transmission work
Foreign automobile and light truck transmission work
Manual transmission repairs and overhauls
Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $31,500
Cash Upfront - $60,000
Total Commitment - $200,000
Royalty Fee – 7 ½ % of Gross Sales |
Description:
Average age of cars on U. S. roads has been increasing, from 8.3 years old in 1993 to 9.4 years old in 2002. The rising cost of new cars is causing people to hold on to their cars longer. The average age of a vehicle repaired at Cottman Transmission is nine to ten years old. There are 91 million vehicles in the United States that are ten years old or older. Since the early 1990's there have been an increasing number of front and four wheel drive vehicles on the road. The transmissions in those vehicles are more complicated to diagnose and require more labor hours to repair than rear wheel or two wheel drive vehicles. The change has resulted in more expensive transmission repairs from a $750 average repair just a few years ago to over $1,500 per unit today. |
Qualifications for a candidate:
No prior automotive experience is necessary
DO NOT need to possess mechanical aptitude
Good business savvy
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What is provided?
Four-week training program, including three weeks at the home office (cost included in license fee) and final week of training on-site at your location. All aspects of running a center are covered in depth, from sales training, personnel hiring, and advertising, to balancing the books and trimming costs. Throughout the year, ongoing in-field training sessions for both owners and employees are provided.
There will be an Operations Manager assigned to the franchisee for ALL phases of the Cottman system. Also, there will be an advertising department representative responsible for focusing on your market and the area surrounding your center. Additionally, there is a technical hot line and “Ask Cottman's Transmission Physician” section on the Cottman website to answer technical questions that may arise. |
PAINT MEDIC FRANCHISE
Have been in business since 1990. First U. S franchise opened on 2003. Have 27 franchises
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Paint Medic does the following:
Minor dents
Paintless dent repair
Paint Protection film ( prevent stone chips and paint damage)
Plastic bumper repainting
Alloy Wheel repair and refinish
Paint Medic does not do complex mechanical repairs, serious structural damage (such as frame straightening)
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Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $25,000
Cash Upfront - $75,000
Total Commitment - $200,000
Working Capital - $100,000
Royalty Fee – 5% of gross revenue |
Description:
Customers would include: Retail, Car Dealers, Rental Car Companies, Fleet Owners, Insurance Companies
Paint Medic won't finance franchisees.
Need roughly 3,000 – 5,000 square feet. Enough space to work on 6-8 cars. Work on “high volume – low margin”. Most jobs are $1,000 or less. Close to an insurance deductible. |
Qualifications for a candidate:
No previous automotive experience necessary
Good business savvy
Self – motivated
Good management skills
Don't have to commit to work full time in business |
What is provided?
Training, marketing, computer systems, operational procedures, technical procedures, site selection, administrative support. |
PLANET BEACH FRANCHISE
The first Planet Beach tanning salon started in New Orleans in 1995. Begin franchising in 1996. |
Planet Beach does the following:
Locations are functional in size at around 1,200 – 1,600 square feet.
Franchises are set up to have the least number of employees(3-5 employees).
Skin care products, bathing suits,
and goggles are sold in addition to tanning booths and spa. |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $30,000
Cash Liquidity - $30,000
Net Worth - $225,000
Total Commitment - $150,000
Royalty Rate – 6% of gross sales
Advertising Rate – 1% of gross sales |
Description:
Spa Services
Woman between the ages of 35 and 50 of age enjoy massages, spa treatments, and facials but don't like the cost, tipping several people on each visit, and feel uncomfortable being undressed getting a massage. Research has shown this is an 11.2 billion industry.
Planet Beach found a solution to their concerns. A number of companies are using “Smart Spa” equipment where technology is used to deliver
spa services rather than people. The Planet Beach modular construction design in which multiple private rooms accommodate tanning customers was perfect match for “Smart Spa” equipment. Some of the latest spa and tanning services are:
• Luminous Light Therapy Facials (Reduces wrinkles, sun spots, treats acne
• Hydration Station ( Deeply moisturizes skin, and increases circulation)
• Aqua Massage ( 360º invigorating full body massage)
• Mystic Spray Tan
• High Pressure Tanning ( The latest trend in tanning)
• Traditional indoor UV tanning |
There are two options for the franchisee:
- Traditional Boutique – consists of 7-14 tanning spa equipment units
- Planet Beach Express – consists of 5-6 units and offers a variable way to franchise on a smaller scale.
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What is provided?
Planet Beach will help with financing, site selection, rental rates, and demographics. Corporate works to design most efficient use of space. Every step of the construction project can be handled by Planet Beach personnel: contract bidding, awarding the bid, project management, construction.
Training is done in New Orleans for three days with online training available 24 hours a day for employees and owners.
Planet Beach has a national purchasing and distribution network available to franchisees for equipment and retail products.
Retail consultant helps with all retail purchases and questions.
Grand Opening Specialist or Franchise Performance Consultants will be present of five days during the opening to provide assistance to franchisee, salon manager, and associates. |
Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats Franchise
The first Robeks store was established in 1996. Begin franchising in 2000.
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Robeks does the following:
Goal is to provide a healthy meal both quick and easy by offering a great-tasting selection of premium quality products which include:
Made-to-order fruit smoothies
Freshly-squeezed vegetable juices
Wholesome sandwiches and soups
Garden salads
High-protein baked goods
Healthy snacks and a proprietary line of premium nutritional supplements |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $25,000
Cash Upfront - $100,000
Net Worth - $250,000
Total Commitment - $230,000
Royalty Fee – 7% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fee – 2.5% of Gross Sales |
Description:
The smoothie/juice bar industry has experienced significant growth in the last few years as an increasing number of people made smoothies part of their regular diet. This trend has been fueled by heightened public awareness of the nutritional value of foods consumed on a daily basis, driving many to search for healthy
alternatives to high-fat, empty-calorie fast foods. |
Training: Classroom and in-store training include all systems, procedures and programs as well as a complete practical understanding of how to successfully operate a Robeks store. Part One Training consists of two weeks training at Corporate Headquarters. Part Two Training includes one week of on-site training at the franchisee's first Robeks store. Site selection criteria will be provided to further assist all franchisees in selecting specific locations. Franchisees will receive store design and construction support.
Field support is provided with the initial store opening and consistently thereafter. Guidance is offered with qualifying vendors, and the opportunity to participate in bulk purchasing contracts, where feasible |
SERVPRO Franchise
The first SERVPRO was established in 1969. There are over 1,200 franchiseesTrusted by over 600 insurance companies |
SERVPRO provides the following services:
Residential and commercial markets
Carpet and hard floor cleaning
Fire, smoke and water restoration
Upholstery and drapery cleaning
HVAC/Duct cleaning
Deodorization services
Mold Mitigation and Remediation |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $82,000
Liquid Assets - $60,000 - $70,000 |
Description:
Initial investment includes comprehensive equipment and products package, computer system and extensive hands-on training. Territories range from 50,000 to 80,000 people. 80 % of work done is for insurance restoration. When restoration is not required owners can: clean carpet, upholstery, draperies, and HVAC/Duct cleaning. Strong demand exists for restoration and cleaning services during all economic conditions. No job is too large. Have the capability to call on other SERVPRO franchisees in the area to help with large projects. |
Training Provided Training provided at National Training Center . This is “hands-on” training for all aspects of the business. There will be a step-by-step checklist to follow when opening a franchise. There will be a New Franchise Training assistant available as well as an assigned Trainer to answer any questions that arise. Trainers and Directors are business consultants who also operate a SERVPRO franchise. Home Study Programs keep franchisees up to date on changes and better ways to clean and restore residences and businesses. |
SIGNAL GRAPHICS FRANCHISE
The first Signal Graphics store was established in 1982 |
Services provided by Signal Graphics are:
Commercial Printing
Digital Color Copying
Digital Black & White Copying
Design Services
Poster Printing
Packaging and Shipping
Promotional Products |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $25,000
Cash Upfront - $60,000
Total Commitment - $200,000
Royalty Fee – 5% of gross sales
Advertising Fee - $200.00 per year |
Description:
Production Center in Denver , Colorado provides most of the conventional offset quick printing services. The job is produced on one of many multicolor presses and shipped second-day air. |
Qualifications for a candidate:
No prior Graphic Design experience necessary. |
Training:
Training conducted in Denver , CO . Classroom training program assumes no prior background and details of opening and operating a business. Topics covered are: operation of equipment, pricing methods, general business procedures ( including purchasing, pricing, invoicing, credit and collection), copy layout and graphic design, hiring and managing employees, advertising and marketing, and effective sales techniques. Will learn how to prepare to open your store.
Someone from Signal Graphics will help in selecting a site for the store location.
Will help in negotiating a lease for a fair deal at a reasonable rate. Important documents will be provided that includes: Landlord Information Packet, Letter of Intent, and Addendum to Lease.
There is help in getting equipment financing, ordering the equipment, and arranging delivery to franchisee owner. |
SPORT CLIPS Franchise
Have been in business since 1993. First franchise opened in 1995. There are 250 franchises as of 2005. |
Services provided by Sport Clips:
Stores in 22 states.
Cater to men and boys only.
Have a sports theme in every store. There is a TV at every cutting station playing sports all the time.
Sport Clips have been in the Top 100 fastest growing franchises in Entrepreneur magazine for the last 2 years. |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $25,000
Working Capital - $75,000
Net Worth - $250,000 - $300,000
Total Commitment - $200,000
Royalty Fee – 6% of weekly gross sales
Advertising Fee - $250.00 per week per store |
Description:
Sell a minimum of three stores to become a franchisee.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (32% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Three revenue sources – Service (cutting hair), sell hair care products, sell sports memorabilia.
There are 125 million men and boys that need haircuts.
Total of $40 billion worth of business annually. Clients get there hair cut every 3-4 weeks. |
Business Experience:
General business experience
Marketing skills
People skills |
Training:
Available at headquarters: 5 days
At franchisee's location: 5 days
At existing locations: 5 days |
UNITED MARKETING SOLUTIONS FRANCHISE
United Marketing Solutions was established in 1981. |
UNITED MARKETING SOLUTIONS FRANCHISE Services include
product design
layout
printing
mailing
Internet marketing development
hosting |
Franchise Fees
Licensing Fee - $31,500
Working Capital - $60,000
NO Royalty Fees |
Description:
Advertising via the mail, also known as direct marketing, is a $50 billion a year industry. Franchisees provide marketing support to the largest and fastest growing segment of our economy: local market retailers, service providers and professionals.
Producing and mailing millions of advertising pieces from the headquarters in Northern Virginia (near Washington , D.C. ), UMS develops all products in-house.
Start-up and operating cost are low. Franchisees have the option of initially working from a home office or a small leased office. Required equipment includes a personal computer with Internet access, color printer, answering machine, fax machine, cell phone and a car. Sufficient capital to cover living expenses for six to nine months is recommended.
Because UMS operates a full-service plant where all products are produced, franchisees enjoy some of the best wholesale rates in the industry.
Mailers are shipped via truck from Springfield , VA. to markets around the country. Mailers must be on time to maximize marketing dates and prevent premature expiration dates. The U.S. mail isn't reliable and this can have a detrimental effect on UMS customers.
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Qualifications for a candidate:
UMS is seeking outgoing men, women, couples or families who enjoy sales and building relationships with their clients. Previous sales experience is helpful, but not required. |
Training:
Franchisee training is conducted over three weeks. The first week is pre-classroom training in the franchisee's assigned territory. The second week is intense classroom training covering sales, business and operations systems. The third week is devoted to field training. United covers travel, hotel and meals for franchisees during their second week of training. |
STAMPCRETE DISTRIBUTORSHIP
Established in business since 1984. |
Stampcrete services include:
• Average maintenance is recoating clear coat about every 3 years depending on weather conditions and amount of traffic on concrete.
• 50 designs for concrete and 25 different colors.
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Franchise Fees
Licensing fee - $50,000 for a population of 500,000 people.
For every 100,000 people above the base of 500,000 people there is a cost of $5,000. For example: for 600,000 people the licensing fee would be $55,000, 1,000,000 people would be $75,000.
Start up costs for a population of 1,000,000 people would be around $50,000. |
Description:
Distributorship for company that produces a variety of designs for all types of concrete applications from sidewalks, driveways, to open plazas. U.S. patented platform/texturing tools produce a surface similar to natural stone, brick, slate, and other paving materials.
Many colors available to create beautiful artwork in what was initially bland concrete gray. 27.5 billion sq. ft. of flat concrete was placed in the U.S. during 2003. 5% was placed in the area of colored or decorative concrete which leaves a 95% market share.
What makes Stampcrete different from the competition? 1. Equipment and products are patented.
2. Have been in business for 20 years _
3. There is a support system that will last as long as distributor owns the distributorship.
4. Stampcrete will come to Kansas City and train sub-contractors.
5. Stampcrete sells tools to other concrete companies. Distributors get a 50% discount on equipment and products from Stampcrete.
6. Set up guidelines to promote sales through: mailers, telemarketing, advertising in newspaper, yellow pages, provide 30 second TV commercials. Stampcrete will negotiate with billboard companies, TV and radio stations, and newspapers to get the best deal on advertising. |
Qualifications for a candidate:
Looking for marketing/sales candidates to sell this concept to the public. Don't want people with experience in construction.
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Training:
Two week training session will be a part of distributorship.
Stampcrete will not split advertising costs. They will provide TV and radio ad scripts, and suggested newspaper ads. |
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