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Speedy Transmission Centers

Transmission repair

Background

Founded: 1983 Franchising since: 1984
D'Arcy Williams founded Speedy Transmission Centers in 1983. The company began franchising in 1984, with its first franchise location in Syracuse, New York. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Speedy now has locations in several states, including centers in Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
235 N.E. 6th Ave., #H
Delray Beach, Florida 33483
Phone:
(800)336-0310/ (561)274-0445

Franchisee Association
Speedy Transmission Franchisee Council

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 4 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2006 22 0 0 0
2005 21 0 0 0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. South, Southeast, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Special Programs
SpeedyÂ’s Consumer Protection Program monitors information from the Better Business Bureaus and Departments of Consumer Affairs to educate and protect the public. The company also has awards programs for franchisees.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $58.5K-101.9K
Franchise fee: $24.5K
Ongoing royalty fee: 7%
Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Third-party financing source(s): VSH

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: Varies
  • Weekend training classes

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support
  • Ad slicks
  • Regional advertising

Other marketing support
  • All-media production

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