Business Description

DENT DOCTOR gives you a strategy to succeed. Earn extraordinary rewards removing minor dents, door dings and hail damage from vehicles without painting. Customers receive same day service. No automotive experience is required. You can operate from a retail shop along with providing mobile service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	23	88.5%
Company-Owned Units:	3	11.5%
Total Operating Units:	26	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 1 Arab 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 25 96.2% In 13 States Canada: 1 3.8% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 26 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Colorado	3
2. Tennessee	2
3. Texas	2

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$29.9-69.9K
Total Investment:	$59.9-99.9K
Average Total Investment:	$80K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10-23K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	20K

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Not Applicable
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. Little Rock, AR	4 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Home Area (Optional)	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Dent Doctor.