Lentz USA Service Centers
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Lentz USA Service Centers system.
Lentz USA Service Centers
1001 Riverview Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
800#: (800) 354-2131
Tel: (269) 342-2200
Fax: (269) 342-9461
E-mail: quietcar@lentzusa.com
Web Site: www.lentzusa.com
Contact: Mr. Gary R. Thomas, Franchise Liaison
Vehicle repair service centers. Brakes, mufflers, steering systems and more.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1972
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 25
Company-Owned Units: 11
Total Units: 36
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 2 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 21 in MI, 2 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,600 SF; FS, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $35-70K
Total Investment: $112-120K
Average Total Investment: $116K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 0-7%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
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: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Kalamazoo, MI; 1 Week Franchise 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.: All United States
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