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Tunex Automotive Specialists

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Tunex Automotive Specialists system.

Tunex Automotive Specialists
556 East 2100 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106-1423
800#: (800) 448-8639
Tel: (801) 486-8133
Fax: (801) 484-4740
E-mail: info@tunex.com
Web Site: www.tunex.com
Contact: Mr. Nick Butterfield,


We offer diagnostic, engine performance, tune-up services and repairs of engine related systems, i.e. ignition, carburetion, fuel injection, emission controls, computer controls, cooling, air conditioning, emission inspections, used-car evaluations, and lubrication services. For maximum customer satisfaction, we always analyze systems for the problem and maintenance requirements, so the customer can make service and repair decisions.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1975
Franchise Units: 30
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 32

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 6 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 16 in UT, 4 in CO, 1 in AZ

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 3
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,750 SF; FS, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50-60K
Total Investment: $122.5-163.1K
Average Total Investment: $142K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K

Fees
>Franchise: $19K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: $600/Mo.

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: Yes
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week On-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.: Inter-Mountain, Southwest


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