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Alta Mere Industries Franchise

Window tinting, auto alarms & auto imaging

Alta Mere's mission is to create customer experiences that will result in satisfaction and loyalty. We want your decisions in window tinting, security, video, GPS and paint protection to be enjoyable. We provide the knowledge, service and loyalty that you deserve when making important decisions regarding parts and accessories for your vehicle.

Since the early 1900's, the auto industry has been driving North America. Every year, record numbers of new products and technologies become available. Our vehicles have become more advanced, more luxurious, more high-tech than we could have imagined.

Through their very existence, automakers have created a vast aftermarket economy that supports and maintains consumer needs to have existing and new vehicles tweaked, repaired and enhanced. This aftermarket economy addresses what the consumer wants from a bug shields to tinted windows to DVD viewing head rest systems.

Alta Mere Industries, Inc. occupies a strategic position in the automotive aftermarket by providing our customers with the best products, service and professional installation available.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Alta Mere Industries Franchises?

Total Cost: $131,600-$164,382
Total Franchise Fees: $27,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: $100/mo.
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2.5K

Contact Information for Alta Mere Industries

Alta Mere Industries
4444 W. 147th St.
Midlothian, IL
60445

Phone Number: 800-581-8468
Fax Number: (708)389-5948

Franchise Homepage:

Alta Mere Industries In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Alta Mere Industries begin operations? 1986
When did Alta Mere Industries begin selling franchises? 1993

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 29 0 0 0
2004 32 0 0 0
2003 26 0 0 0
2002 31 0 0 0
2001 34 0 0 0

Future Expansion

United States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

Franchise Financing Information

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

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

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

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing 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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