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1-800 Radiator & AC

1-800-RADIATOR & A/C integrates cutting edge technology, enormous buying power and great vendor relationships with locally owned and operated franchised businesses to provide the best solution for the wholesale auto parts industry.

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1-800 Radiator & AC Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

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FRANCHISE BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The 1-800 Radiator & A/C franchisee has on average 1,000 automotive type businesses as its primary customers; including parts stores, repair shops, body/collision shops, new and used car dealers, junk yards, and radiator repair shops. A fully integrated proprietary software system gives franchisees a strong competitive advantage over local competitors in their market.

WHAT IS THE SYSTEM?

  • Contains algorithms which produce superior breadth and quality of inventory.
  • Allows sourcing from over one hundred major manufacturers. Purchasing system drives down vendor cost allowing franchises to always be competitively priced in the market.
  • Helps fine tune each and every market to have a unique inventory.
  • Makes sure the exact part is almost always on hand at the franchisee's warehouse to provide hot shot deliveries to customers often within 1 to 2 hours.
  • Contains a "Customer Relationship Management" (CRM) feature providing superior marketing formulas.
  • The CRM automatically tracks every phone call, in-person sales visit, mailer, comment, and sale made to each of the customers in their territory.
  • Constantly analyzes the data in order to give the franchisee efficient direction on where to focus next with marketing efforts.
  • Provides instant up-to-date information on profitability, sales performance and employee productivity.

Company Details

Established: 2001
First Unit Franchised: 2005
Franchised Units: 208
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: All
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By 1-800 Radiator & AC

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

Training: 2 weeks of remote training with subject experts. 1 week at corporate office for hands on training. Support staff on site the week before and after launch.

Other Info: No automotive knowledge or experience needed. No service or repair, just moving boxes.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a 1-800 Radiator & AC Franchise.

What does a 1-800 Radiator & AC Franchise Cost?

1-800 Radiator & AC franchise fees for 2024:


Minimum Net Worth: $750,000
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty: 8%
Ad: 2%
Average Number of Employees: 7
Item 19: Yes
visa-candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount Yes

Special Discount Programs: $5,000 off Franchise Fee for Veteran's. 

Is 1-800 Radiator & AC a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. 1-800 Radiator & AC is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is 1-800 Radiator & AC a Home Based franchise?

No. 1-800 Radiator & AC is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do 1-800 Radiator & AC Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much 1-800 Radiator & AC franchisees make. 1-800 Radiator & AC offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is 1-800 Radiator & AC a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. 1-800 Radiator & AC is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does 1-800 Radiator & AC Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. 1-800 Radiator & AC franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does 1-800 Radiator & AC Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. 1-800 Radiator & AC franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is 1-800 Radiator & AC Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. 1-800 Radiator & AC franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is 1-800 Radiator & AC Looking for International franchisees?

No. 1-800 Radiator & AC franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see 1-800 Radiator & AC's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Automotive, Miscellaneous & Unique, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

1-800 Radiator & AC Franchises for Sale

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About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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