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1-800-Radiator is an auto parts distribution franchise and the hugest independent parts distributor in the nation. The 1-800-Radiator business model provides wholesale and retail customers with radiators delivered to their doorstep in a matter of hours at competitive pricing. They offer their services through their online outlet and through franchise locations across the country. To their franchisees, 1-800- Radiator provides unprecedented technological and practical support.
It's a simple concept 1-800-Radiator delivers brand-new radiators within two hours. Customers love our service – in addition to our fast delivery, our radiators come with a lifetime guarantee and are sold at a competitive price. This extremely effective business model has enabled 1-800-Radiator to become the hugest independent direct distributor in the country.
You don't know anything about cars? That's OK beacause you won't be installing radiators. You will be selling brand new radiators in boxes to repair shops and do-it-your-selfers. You will have the biggest selection of radiators in the country at the most competitive prices.
1-800-Radiator first opened its doors 20 years ago. Today we have over 60 locations nationwide that sold $69  million in radiators, heater cores and a/c condensers in 2005.
1-800-Radiator is the most respected brand of radiators, with wholesale accounts in all markets. We sell to over 60,000 wholesale accounts (including shops like Kragen, Auto Zone, Napa, Pep Boys, U-Haul, general automotive repair shops, body shops, new car dealers and salvage yards) and to over 100,000 individual do-it-your-selfers. Each 1-800-Radiator franchisee has approximately 1,000 automotive shops as primary customers. 80% of our business comes from repeat buyers.
Each franchise operation is typically comprised of a 2,000 to 3,000 square foot warehouse stocked with approximately 1,200 radiators. You and your staff of 2 to 3 people will make field sales calls, take phone orders, manage inventory, dispatch drivers and deliver products within 3 hours of orders being taken in metro areas and shipped next day into more rural parts of your territory. You will typically be open 9 hours per day, 5 1/2 days per week. Your ability to call on new prospective customers and service them to high levels will be the key to your success.
Background:
Year Established: 1983
Year First Franchised: 2003
Franchised Units: 244
Company Owned Units: 2
Projected New Units (12 months): 13
States/Countries Registered In: 50 States, 2 Countries.
Availability in Canada: 8 Territories available
Franchise Sales:
Single Unit: Yes
Multiple Units: Yes
Area/Master Developer: Yes
Financial/Terms:
Cash Investment: $59K
Total Investment: $159K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Franchise Fee: $45K
Royalty: 8%
Ad: 2%
Average # of Employees: 2
Passive Ownership Allowed: Possibly, as long as certain qualifications are met.
Support & Training Provided:
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Co-operative Advertising: Yes
Training: There are three weeks of training. A one week training course is provided at the corporate headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is followed by two to three more weeks at your location. You are taught all about how radiators work and why they fail. Most of your training is on how to use 1-800-Radiator's marketing systems to grow your business quickly. You are taught how to talk to different types of automotive shops. For example, you will learn that radiators for body shops tend to be for late model cars and radiators for repair shops tend to be for older model cars.
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