- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$440K - $10.4M
- Units as of 2019
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1,029 4.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About ampm
Industry | Retail |
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Related Categories | Convenience Stores |
Founded | 1975 |
Parent Company | BP West Coast Products LLC |
Leadership | Donna Sanker, CEO |
Corporate Address |
4 Centerpointe Dr. La Palma, CA 90623 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1979 (45 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 55 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 1,029 (as of 2019) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a ampm franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$40,000 - $70,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$440,291 - $10,405,152 |
Cash Requirement
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$800,000 - $1,200,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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50% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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11-14% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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5.5% |
Term of Agreement
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3-20 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | ampm offers in-house financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | Up to 120 hours |
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Classroom Training | Up to 20 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
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Marketing Support |
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 10-10 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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