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Ziebart International |
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Automobile detailing, accessories and protection |
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Total investment: |
$100,000 - $161,000 |
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| Cash investment: |
$60,000 - $80,000 |
| Franchise fee: |
$24,000 |
| Royalty fee: |
8% |
| Advertising fee: |
5% |
| There are 476 units open as of 3/3/2005 |
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 Ziebart International is the world's leading name in automotive services that renew, protect and preserve cars and trucks. For over 40 years Ziebart International has developed its own renowned products and technology to protect vehicles against such damaging elements as dirt, pollution, heat, ultraviolet rays and rust. Today Ziebart is the world's largest installer of automotive accessories, including window tint, sunroofs, alarms, hitches, running boards, bed liners and other components to protect and enhance vehicles.
Ziebart International was founded on the research of an innovative master mechanic from Germany, Kurt Ziebart, who was the first person to address corrosion problems of the automobile in a scientific manner. Kurt Ziebart developed a process to stop corrosion, and in 1959 he opened the first
Ziebart store in Detroit, introducing his rust-prevention method to the auto industry.
 Exceptional demand led to expansion of the company into neighboring
Midwestern markets. In 1962, Ziebart opened its first international location in Windsor, Ontario, across the Canadian border from Detroit. By 1969 Ziebart had expanded into Japan; and during the 1970s it opened locations in the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and the Middle East. Long regarded by consumers as "someone you can trust," Ziebart International is an employee-owned company.
In the past two years, Ziebart has taken its diversification efforts a step further by co-branding with Speedy Auto Glass and Rhino Linings USA. By co-branding, Ziebart International offers auto glass services by Speedy Auto Glass and spray-on liners by Rhino Linings in select locations. So far, Speedy Auto Glass is available in 86 Ziebart locations and we have over a 100 locations in the polyurethane spray on liner business with the majority of them authorized as Rhino Linings distributors.
 With just under 500 locations in 44 countries around the globe, Ziebart International is also one of the world's most successful and most readily recognized franchisors. The Ziebart brand name enjoys one of the highest awareness levels of any trademark and is the acknowledged market leader in automotive aftermarket protection products.
The Ziebart name is noted for high-quality products, a high standard of customer service, and for standing by its word.
 As Ziebart looks toward future expansion, it has designated Western Europe, including France, Spain and Germany, as well as locations throughout the North America, as target market development areas. Everywhere, the demand for Ziebart International services is growing; and Ziebart International Corporation works diligently with future franchisees in an effort to meet that demand.
Over nearly 40 years of operations, Ziebart International has developed an exceptional business format, complete with sophisticated support services, to help guide our franchise owners toward success.
Our support system for franchisees includes:
- Store Location, Layout, Design
 A location development specialist will help you find a prime location for your Ziebart International franchise store. He will review local demographic characteristics, especially those relating to car ownership, and will consult with local real-estate sources to select the best location for your new business. Your specialist also will help you negotiate your lease with the goal of obtaining the best site with the best possible lease terms.
After the site has been approved, a Ziebart International development manager will create a basic drawing of the proposed business center, with a layout that maximizes production space while presenting a clean and inviting showroom environment.
- Technical Sales and Marketing Training
As your store is being developed, you will be scheduled for an in-depth training program to educate you in every facet of operating your Ziebart International business. Your classes will include technical skills, sales, advertising, business management and an in-store experience at one of Ziebart's company-owned locations.
- Business Development Plan
Every new business needs a specific plan to guide it through its formative years. Based on our nearly 40 years of business operations, Ziebart has produced a Strategic Business Development Plan, designed to guide the new franchisee from the initial consideration of a business through the first year of operation. The plan documents in chronological order all the details relating to market choice, site selection and setup that go into launching a business successfully.
- Grand Opening Support
When you are ready to open your doors to the public, our district sales and advertising staff will help you plan the grand opening of your business center. Ziebart International franchise support provides grand-opening banners, sample advertisements and direct-mail pieces; and a Ziebart representative will attend your grand opening, as well.
- Ongoing Support
You can call on Ziebart International for experienced assistance at any time. With a Ziebart International franchise, you're in business for yourself but not by yourself. Ziebart's point-of-sale software program helps you run the day-to-day operations of your business while building a vital database of your customers and their purchase history. And whether you need assistance in sales, operations or technical support, Ziebart has staff in place to help you in your efforts.
- Regional Marketing Meetings
 As a Ziebart International franchisee, you become part of the automotive-aftermarket industry, so it's important to stay informed of the trends and methodologies that are influencing both your company and the broader industry. Ziebart's regional marketing meetings keep you up to date on new sales, marketing and management techniques. These local meetings are held in or near your store on a regular basis. You'll receive information there on promotional programs, sales training and product introductions. These meetings also are the source of a valuable exchange of information and expertise among you and your fellow dealers.
- International Dealer Conferences
Each year the Ziebart International home office hosts an international dealer conference. This is an important working convention that provides Ziebart International franchisees with new-product information, along with updated sales and marketing programs.
- Quarterly Publications
Ziebart International publishes a monthly newsletter providing advice, techniques and product-specific information for the technicians in your store, and presents you, the owner, with marketing and operational information to help you manage and promote you store more effectively.
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