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Apr272010

Lentz United States Service Centers Franchise

Brakes/mufflers/chassis

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Lentz United States Service Centers Franchises?

Total Cost: $114,000 USD -$130,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $20,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: to 7%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 25% of original fee

Contact Information for Lentz United States Service Centers

Lentz United States Service Centers
1001 Riverview Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI
49048

Phone Number: (269)342-2200
Toll Free: (800)354-2131
Fax Number: (269)342-9461

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Lentz United States Service Centers begin operations? 1983
When did Lentz United States Service Centers begin selling franchises? 1989

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 13 0 0 11
2004 16 0 0 11
2003 15 0 0 11
2002 15 0 0 11
2001 15 0 0 11

Franchise Financing Information

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

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): Medallion Financial Corp. & preferred lenders

Training & Support

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

Franchise Operation Restrictions

40% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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:
  • 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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