Business Description

Automotive lubrication and filter specialist. We work hard, blending the best of yesterday with the best of today to provide unbeatable service. The distinctive design of our crew uniforms and service centers evoke memories of days past when the neighbor service station provided friendly, quality service. While our centers may remind you of yesteryear, our focus is on the future. Our technicians are well-trained to provide a wide variety of valuable maintenance and safety services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	60	66.7%
Company-Owned Units:	30	33.3%
Total Operating Units:	90	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 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.: 90 100% In 9 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 90 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	11
2. Oregon	41
3. Washington	19

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$150-250K
Total Investment:	$816-1259K
Average Total Investment:	$1038K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5.5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 4-6 Full-time, 5-9 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 15,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5+ Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not 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:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Portland, OR	5 Weeks
2. On-Site	2 Weeks
3. Ongoing	NA
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, WA,OR,CA,AZ,NV,ID,MN,CO Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Oil Can Henry's Quick Lube.