Express Oil Change
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Express Oil Change system.
Express Oil Change
190 W. Valley Ave.
Birmingham, AL 35209-3621
800#: (888) 945-1771 + 114
Tel: (205) 945-1771 + 114
Fax: (205) 940-6026
E-mail: franchise@expressoil.com
Web Site: www.expressoil.com
Contact: Ms. Heather Barrow, Franchise Development Assoc.
We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. Attractive, state-of-the-art facilities offer expanded, highly profitable services in addition to our ten minute oil change. We also provide transmission service, air conditioning service, brake repair, tire rotation and balancing and miscellaneous light repairs... Most extensive training and franchise support in the industry.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 110
Company-Owned Units: 50
Total Units: 160
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 8 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 86 in AL, 43 in GA, 19 in TN
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 7 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 22,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150-300K
Total Investment: $150K-1.2MM
Average Total Investment: $675K
Minimum Net Worth: $450K
Fees
>Franchise: $27.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $27K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
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: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 44
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 8 Weeks Closest Training Center; 1 Yr. On-Site, Post-OpeningTraining; Continuous 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.: Southeast
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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