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All Tune and Lube Franchise

Auto maintenance and repair

Founded in 1985 by Thomas B. Howell, All Tune and Lube centers service and repair brakes, exhaust systems, filters, belts and hoses, and do oil changes. Centers also remanufacture engines.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a All Tune and Lube Franchises?

Total Cost: $125,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

Contact Information for All Tune and Lube

All Tune and Lube
8334 Veterans Hwy.
Millersville, MD
21108

Phone Number: (410)987-1011
Toll Free: (800)935-8863
Fax Number: (410)987-9080

Franchise Homepage:

All Tune and Lube In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did All Tune and Lube begin operations? 1985
When did All Tune and Lube begin selling franchises? 1985

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 254 2 0 1
2004 254 2 0 1
2003 250 1 0 1
2002 223 1 0 0
2001 228 1 1 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA, equipment leasing companies

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

5% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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