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Business Description
AERO COLOURS is an exclusive mobile automotive paint repair process, providing service to dealerships, fleet operations and individual vehicle owners. Our solid support system, complemented by our industry-leading training, allows our franchisees to provide unmatched service. We will show you how to operate, market and grow your own business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1993
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Warehouse (optional)
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
AERO COLOURS is an exclusive mobile automotive paint repair process, providing service to dealerships, fleet operations and individual vehicle owners. Our solid support system, complemented by our industry-leading training, allows our franchisees to provide unmatched service. We will show you how to operate, market and grow your own business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1993
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Franchised Units: | 48 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 48 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 55 |
| 2. Florida | 14 |
| 3. Texas | 24 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $46.4-155.4K |
| Total Investment: | $45-62.1K |
| Average Total Investment: | $53K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $10K-125K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 7% |
| Average Royalty: | 7% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Warehouse (optional)
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| 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? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 5 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Radio Ads, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | In-house Marketing, Online Extranet, Press Releases | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Minneapolis, MN | 10 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Territory | 10 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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