Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Pro Oil Change | Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Investment | 160000 - 210000 | 192000 - 230000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 7.50% | |
| Advertising Fee | $765 Weekly | |
| Year Founded | 1996 | 1962 |
| Year Franchised | 2007 | 1964 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Pro Oil Change | Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| 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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| Pro Oil Change | Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Pro Oil Change | Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Training | 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. | Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) -Security/safety procedures |
| Support | 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. | 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 |
| Marketing | 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. | *Ad slicks *National media *Regional advertising |
| 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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| Pro Oil Change | Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| 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 | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 7.50% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | $765 Weekly |
| Year Founded | |
| Pro Oil Change | 1996 |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 1962 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Pro Oil Change | 2007 |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 1964 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | 15 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | *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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| Franchise Fees | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Equipment | |
| Pro Oil Change} | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Inventory | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Receivables | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| Payroll | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| 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. |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | Training class room at Corporate Office - Horsham, PA (2 weeks) -Security/safety procedures |
| Support | |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Marketing | |
| 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. |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | *Ad slicks *National media *Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| 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) |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| 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 |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |
| International Expansion | |
| Pro Oil Change | |
| Cottman Transmission Systems | |