Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Cottman Transmission Systems | Pro Oil Change | |
| Investment | 192000 - 230000 | 160000 - 210000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 7.50% | |
| Advertising Fee | $765 Weekly | |
| Year Founded | 1962 | 1996 |
| Year Franchised | 1964 | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Cottman Transmission Systems | Pro Oil Change | |
| Experience | *Total net worth requirement: $100,000+ *Cash Liquidity requirement: $50,000 - $75,000 *Industry experience *General Business experience *Marketing Skills | |
Financing Options |
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| Cottman Transmission Systems | Pro Oil Change | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Cottman Transmission Systems | Pro Oil Change | |
| Training | Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) -Security/safety procedures | If you are selected as a franchise candidate, you will train in one of our successful corporate stores. We believe in hands-on training and job shadowing. You will receive two weeks initial training participating at the store level. The balance of your training program will be at head office where experienced trainers (who can empathize with your new project) will help you get ready for your launch. By the time the opening ribbon is cut, you will be confidently looking forward to operating your business. |
| Support | Opening Support: - Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) - In-field training - Real Estate - Assistance finding a suitable location (if needed) - Operations Team assigned to assist in the transition - Grand Opening - Sales Development Plan - Marketing Plan Ongoing Training and Support: - Technical Hotline available - Cottman Business Management System - POS - Financial Assistance provided - Franchisee intranet portal - National PR Firm - Technical Training (in house and on site) - Localized commercial accounts - Advertising Program o Traditional and Internet Advertising o Franchisee Website o Pay Per Click o Award-winning Cottman Man Blog o Cottman Webinar Series Award winning National website (Cottman.com) o Award-winning Cottman Man Educational Video Series o Social Media -Security/safety procedures -Field operations/evaluations -Purchasing cooperatives | Our operations team is interested in helping you to organize your business from the ‘basement to the roof'. We say that, because what goes on under a customer's car is the backbone of our system and critical to your success. Our operations team is available to help you fine-tune your business. A comprehensive Management/Employee operations manual is always at your fingertips. The PRO OIL CHANGE Operations Manual is provided to you in printed form and online at our secure franchisee website. |
| Marketing | *Ad slicks *National media *Regional advertising | The PRO OIL CHANGE head office has invested considerable dollars in developing methods for attracting customers to your shop. We are committed to building a Brand that stands out in the customer's mind when they think of our type of services. In addition to a complete Grand Opening package to launch your facility, our marketing binder will supply you with numerous methods to develop new business and raise your profile in the community. Owning a PRO OIL CHANGE store will allow you to be in business for yourself, while benefiting from the support, marketing and promotional expertise of the entire PRO OIL CHANGE team. |
| Operations | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Cottman Transmission Systems | Pro Oil Change | |
| US Expansion | Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 7.50% |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | $765 Weekly |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Year Founded | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 1962 |
| Pro Oil Change | 1996 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 1964 |
| Pro Oil Change | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 15 years |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | *Total net worth requirement: $100,000+ *Cash Liquidity requirement: $50,000 - $75,000 *Industry experience *General Business experience *Marketing Skills |
| Pro Oil Change | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | No |
| Pro Oil Change | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Equipment | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems} | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Inventory | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Receivables | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Payroll | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) -Security/safety procedures |
| Pro Oil Change | If you are selected as a franchise candidate, you will train in one of our successful corporate stores. We believe in hands-on training and job shadowing. You will receive two weeks initial training participating at the store level. The balance of your training program will be at head office where experienced trainers (who can empathize with your new project) will help you get ready for your launch. By the time the opening ribbon is cut, you will be confidently looking forward to operating your business. |
| Support | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | Opening Support: - Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) - In-field training - Real Estate - Assistance finding a suitable location (if needed) - Operations Team assigned to assist in the transition - Grand Opening - Sales Development Plan - Marketing Plan Ongoing Training and Support: - Technical Hotline available - Cottman Business Management System - POS - Financial Assistance provided - Franchisee intranet portal - National PR Firm - Technical Training (in house and on site) - Localized commercial accounts - Advertising Program o Traditional and Internet Advertising o Franchisee Website o Pay Per Click o Award-winning Cottman Man Blog o Cottman Webinar Series Award winning National website (Cottman.com) o Award-winning Cottman Man Educational Video Series o Social Media -Security/safety procedures -Field operations/evaluations -Purchasing cooperatives |
| Pro Oil Change | Our operations team is interested in helping you to organize your business from the ‘basement to the roof'. We say that, because what goes on under a customer's car is the backbone of our system and critical to your success. Our operations team is available to help you fine-tune your business. A comprehensive Management/Employee operations manual is always at your fingertips. The PRO OIL CHANGE Operations Manual is provided to you in printed form and online at our secure franchisee website. |
| Marketing | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | *Ad slicks *National media *Regional advertising |
| Pro Oil Change | The PRO OIL CHANGE head office has invested considerable dollars in developing methods for attracting customers to your shop. We are committed to building a Brand that stands out in the customer's mind when they think of our type of services. In addition to a complete Grand Opening package to launch your facility, our marketing binder will supply you with numerous methods to develop new business and raise your profile in the community. Owning a PRO OIL CHANGE store will allow you to be in business for yourself, while benefiting from the support, marketing and promotional expertise of the entire PRO OIL CHANGE team. |
| Operations | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Pro Oil Change | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| International Expansion | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Pro Oil Change | |