7/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

3 /10
Higher than 76% of peers
7 /10
Lower than 32% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise offered is for a transmission and general automotive repair center under AAMCO® brand.
Company Background
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson is a hotel chain that provides the right to construct and operate individual Hotels under a separate License Agreement for each Hotel. The Franchisee will provide hotel services under the name "Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R)."
Franchise Opportunity
The hotel industry is incredibly competitive, with new properties popping up all the time. How can your hotel stand out and attract guests? Guests are inundated with choices when it comes to where to stay, so it's essential that your property offers something unique and valuable. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson provides a range of amenities and services that are designed to make travelers feel at home. From free high-speed internet access to our complimentary breakfast buffet, we offer something for everyone. Plus, our hotels are always clean and comfortable, making them the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing or business meetings.
Corporate Structure
AAMCO has conducted business for over 50 years since its formation as a Pennsylvania corporation on November 6, 1963 under the name AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. AAMCO does business as “AAMCO Transmissions” and also “AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care”. Their principal business address is 201 Gibraltar Road, Horsham, PA 19044. On March 7, 2006, AAMCO became a wholly-owned  subsidiary of American Driveline Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Earnings Transparency

10 /10
This Franchise discloses far more about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry.

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Automotive Industry

$838,792 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2021

$838,792
$535,789
Industry Low
$8,443,764
Industry High

Franchisee Attrition

3 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2013 of 8.95% was Slightly Higher than the 5% in the Automotive industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

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Management Team

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Distribution of AAMCO Transmissions Franchisees

AAMCO Transmissions Franchise System Development in 2022

Historical AAMCO Transmissions System Growth

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own AAMCO Transmissions business?
Franchisees typically require at least $234 to $353 investment to get their AAMCO Transmissions business started
What are the initial franchise fees for AAMCO Transmissions?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $68 in fees directly to AAMCO Transmissions in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a AAMCO Transmissions franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical AAMCO Transmissions business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual AAMCO Transmissions unit is approximately $838,792. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a AAMCO Transmissions unit? What is my contractual commitment?
AAMCO Transmissions franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 15 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

7 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $234,800 to $353,200 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Automotive industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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