The Shine Factory

Founded: 1979 Franchising since: 1979

121 Ilsley Ave Unit PP Burnside Industry Park Dartmouth, Nova scotia 133 B 174

Phone: (902)468-6893

Franchisor has 3 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2005	0	21	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $125K-200K Franchise fee: $10K-50K

Ongoing royalty fee: 8% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $60K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• Marketing skills
• Must love automobiles

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• Regional advertising