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Clutch Doctors

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Clutch Doctors system.

Clutch Doctors
2701 NW Vaughn St., # 438
Portland, OR 97210
800#: (888) 258-8248
Tel: (503) 525-5808
Fax: (503) 525-5812
E-mail: bill@clutchdoctor.com
Web Site: www.clutchdoctor.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Nootenboom, Chief Executive Officer


CLUTCH DOCTORS is the leading, innovative automotive clutch and brake repair franchise, offering our exclusive QuoteBase clutch pricing software, state-of-the-art POS system, in-house bookkeeping and nationally and internationally award-winning advertising program. We offer complete training for the franchisee and employees, site selection assistance and a proven profitable automotive repair facility.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1995
First Franchise: 2000
Franchise Units: 9
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 11

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 2 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in OR, 5 in WA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $10K
Total Investment: $60-130K
Average Total Investment: $95K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 8%
>Advertising: 7%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 9
On-Going Support: a,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks in Portland, OR; 2 Weeks On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Pacific NW


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