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1-800-Radiator
Auto repair shops and do-it-yourselfers looking for a new radiator at a competitive price need only make one call: 1-800-Radiator. An independent direct distributor, 1-800-Radiator offers a wide selection of new radiators and an air parts line. The company will deliver radiators within two to three hours to local customers and next day to customers outside of the same-day area. A 1-800-Radiator warehouse stocks approximately 2,000 radiators. No automotive experience is required to become a franchisee. The company provides business and technical training. Franchisees have access to support, including a proprietary Web-based point-of-sale system that allows them to track customer activity (CRM), accounting, and purchasing.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1983 |
| Franchising since | 2004 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 2 - 3 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 5% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 185 | 9 | 13 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $268,400 - $1,477,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% |
| Net Worth | $150,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
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