Cottman Transmission Systems
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Cottman Transmission Systems system.
Cottman Transmission Systems
201 Gibraltar Rd., # 150
Horsham, PA 19044
800#: (800) 394-6116
Tel: (215) 643-5885
Fax: (215) 956-0340
E-mail: barry@cottman.com
Web Site: www.cottman.com
Contact: Mr. Barry Auchenbach, VP Franchise Development
Automotive service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with opportunities for solid growth. A highly supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising and on-site support. A forty+-year reputation of treating customers with fairness, integrity and honesty. No automotive experience required.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1962
First Franchise: 1964
Franchise Units: 405
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 411
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 43 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: PA, TX, NJ
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 4%
>Hispanic: 3%
>Asian-American: 2%
>Native American: 0%
>Other: 3%
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000-4,000 SF; FS,SC, Auto Mall
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $60K
Total Investment: $161-209K
Average Total Investment: $185K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees
>Franchise: $31.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $31K
>Royalty: 7.5%
>Advertising: $730/Wk.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/4
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 70
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Weeks Extensive On-Site Training.
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.: All United States
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