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Dent Doctor

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

Dent Doctor
11301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72211
800#: (800) 946-3368
Tel: (501) 224-0500
Fax: (501) 224-0507
E-mail: info@dentdoctor.com
Web Site: www.dentdoctor.com
Contact: Mr. Tom Harris, President


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

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1990
Franchise Units: 23
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 26

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 13 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in CO, 2 in TN, 2 in TX

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: 1 Arab

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; FS, SF (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $20-40K
Total Investment: $45.9-80K
Average Total Investment: $50K
Minimum Net Worth: $25K

Fees
>Franchise: $19.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: $200

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
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: 6
On-Going Support: B,C,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Weeks Little Rock, AR; 1 Week Franchisee's Home Area (Optional).
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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