Ziebart International
Ziebart International
1290 E. Maple Rd., P.O. Box 1290
Troy MI 48007-1290
800#:(800) 877-1312
Tel: (248) 588-4100
Fax: (248) 588-0718
E -Mail: rbass@ziebart.com
Web Site: www.ziebart.com
Contact: Mr. Dick Bass
ZIEBART TIDYCAR is an automotive retail store network which operates in 44 countries worldwide. Master franchisees select products and services which meet local market needs from a complete line including protection (rust, paint, fabric), detailing and accessories (sunroofs, alarms, electronic conveniences, window tint, etc.). ZIEBART TIDYCAR stores sell through 3 channels of trade - retail, fleet and auto dealerships. Franchisees benefit from ZIEBART'S centralized purchasing power for 550 stores worldwide, training, and on-going technical and marketing support. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1960
First Franchise: 1962
First International Franchise: 1963
Franchise Units: 405
Company-Owned Units: 29
Total Units: 434
Distribution:
U.S. - 278; Canada -- 54; International -- 210
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 75
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 48
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100
Financial Projections Provided: No
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 10/10
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 10/10
Minimum Financial Requirements: Must cover the fee, working capital, and the pilot store. Amount varies by country or territory.
Expansion Requirements: Agreed growth plan.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No
Franchise Fee(Master): Based on size and potential of country. A number of factors taken into consideration.
Franchise Fee(Area): Same as above.
On-Going Royalty (Master): We recommend the Master charge a royalty of 8%. ZIEBART receives 25% of the 8% (or 2% of royalty sales).
On-Going Royalty (Area): Same as above.
Franchisor Ad Program: Minimum of 5% of royalty sales must be spent on advertising.
International Trade Associations: IFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 4
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 2
Franchising Experience: 3
Psychological Profile: 3
Personal Interview(s): 4
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: The master franchise training involves one week in classroom at headquarters. Those in sales and management receive 3 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training at headquarters and 2 weeks at a pilot store. Technical trainees receive 6 weeks of hands-on at headquarters and 2 weeks at a pilot store.
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,H,I
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Never
Master Franchising: Most Often
Area Development: Sometimes
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Never
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Master franchise with sub-franchising rights.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (278), CAN (54)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, CZ, DE (14--Not Seeking), FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR, IT, ML (1--Not Seeking), NE, NO, PO, PT, SP,SW (10--Not Seeking), SZ, TU (12--Not Seeking), UK
Far East: AS (2), HK, ID (14--Not Seeking), JA (49--Not Seeking), KO (33--Not Seeking), MA, MY, NZ, PH (5--Not Seeking) ,SI, TA (3--Not Seeking), TH (4--Not Seeking), VN, SN (1--Not Seeking)
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: CB (2), BE (1--Not Seeking), BA (2--Not Seeking), AR (1--Not Seeking)
Central America: CR (1--Not Seeking), PA (2--Not Seeking)
South America: AR, BO, BR (16--Not Seeking), CH, CO, EC (2--Not Seeking), FG, GY, PG, PE, SU (1--Not Seeking), UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, OM (3--Not Seeking), SA (1--Not Seeking), BH (2--Not Seeking), KU (1--Not Seeking), UA (2--Not Seeking)
Africa: KE (2--Not Seeking)
Countries Not Listed Above:
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