Precision Tune Auto Care Center
Precision Tune Auto Care Center
748 Miller Dr. SE
Leesburg VA 20175
800#:(800) 438-8863
Tel: (703) 777-9095
Fax: (703) 669-1539
E -Mail: caroline.hart@precisionac.com
Web Site: www.precisiontune.com
Contact: Ms. Caroline Hart
With over 566 centers worldwide, PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE, INC. is the nation's largest franchisor of automotive car care centers, specializing in general maintenance and engine performance. Founded in 1976 as a tune-up specialist, today PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE offers complete engine diagnostics, oil changes, fluid maintenance, brakes, emissions analysis, cooling and fuel system service and scheduled maintenance service. The company also offers a 12-month/12,000- mile warranty. All aspects of PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE'S proven business system, including site selection, employee recruiting, technical and management training, marketing and store operations, are taught at our international training center near Washington, D. C. Franchisees are required to attend a two-week business management course and may participate in technical training at their discretion. Support in operations and training will also be provided by experienced master licensees through regional operations centers. In addition to expansion plans via the sale of individual center licenses, international master franchise opportunities are also available worldwide. Call 1-800-231-0588 for more information. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1976
First Franchise: 1978
First International Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 529
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 530
Distribution:
U.S. - 457; Canada -- 1; International -- 105
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 60
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 36
Size Of Corporate Staff: 140
Financial Projections Provided: Yes
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 20/20
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): NA
Minimum Financial Requirements: Totally dependent on size of territory.
Expansion Requirements: A reasonable growth rate which is achievable. PT would prefer to establish a schedule that can be exceeded.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No, but we do have leasing companies available.
Franchise Fee(Master): Proprietary - however, the major factor is the "current" potential for "traditional" centers with in the territory.
Franchise Fee(Area): NA
On-Going Royalty (Master): Monthly payments based upon gross sales within their territory. Generally, it is a 2/3 (to master)-1/3 to PTI of the territory-wide royalty fee.
On-Going Royalty (Area): NA
Franchisor Ad Program: 0.05%
International Trade Associations: IFA, CFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 5
Business Experience: 5
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 3
Franchising Experience: 3
Psychological Profile: 4
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: Franchise management (2 weeks classroom, plus 1 week on the job); store managers (1 week classroom, plus 1 week on the job); technicians (7 weeks--70% on the job training--30% classroom); masters (2 weeks classroom--2 weeks on-the-job training).
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,d,E,F,g,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Most Often
Area Development: Sometimes
Licensing: Sometimes
Foreign Subsidiary: Sometimes
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Mutually satisfying. One where PT provides the experience and support while the franchisee provides the cultural and economic know-how. The international franchisee must be able to be financially successful for PT to be successful.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US(457), CAN (1)
Europe/Eastern Europe: BE, CZ, DE, GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, SW, TU, UK
Far East: AS, CH, GU, HK, ID, JA, KO, MA, NZ, PH, SI, TA (54--Not Seeking), TH
Mexico: MX (58--Not Seeking)
Caribbean: CB (1), BA (1--Not Seeking)
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BR (14 - Not Seeking), CH, CO, EC, PE, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, JO, OM (1), SA, SY, UA (1), SY
Africa: EG, SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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