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Grease Monkey International, Inc.
Required Capital
$250,000
Units 240
Required Net Worth
$500,000+
Started 1979
Success in a Growing Industry
Grease Monkey International, Inc. is one of the largest vehicle preventive maintenance
franchisors not owned by a major oil company. Our independence gives us the advantage
of being able to focus on servicing our customers' needs, rather than selling
a specific brand of oil products. It also allows us more aggressive purchasing
power within the industry so we can supply our franchisees with the products and
services they need to build and run a successful operation.
The Grease Monkey organization has more than 200 vehicle preventive maintenance
service providers across the United States and in Mexico, and the market potential
for Grease Monkey centers continues to increase. According to research data compiled
by Automotive News, the number of vehicles sold in the U.S. increased 4% from
1997 to 1998, and 8% from 1998 to 1999, with no slowing of this trend on the horizon.
Increased vehicle sales mean even higher potential for the automotive services
industry in the coming years.
A Commitment to Success
The majority of Grease Monkey centers are owned by individual franchisees who
have made the commitment to take an active part in building their own business.
Along with our comprehensive business planning advice, and technical and marketing
support, franchise owners benefit from the Grease Monkey brand, distinctive logo
and established reputation in achieving success.
Building a successful Grease Monkey operation requires not only solid business
experience and management skills, but also the willingness to make a serious dedication
of time, energy and financial resources.
A Full-Service Approach
At Grease Monkey, our objective is to help each franchise owner identify and achieve
their goals. Our corporate management team has a long history in both franchising
and vehicle preventive maintenance and is committed to building strong, lasting
and mutually beneficial relationships with our franchisees. We pride ourselves
in offering a comprehensive list of support services to our franchisees before,
during, and well beyond a center start-up.
Third Party Financing
Franchisees work with our development department to determine the financing options
available. We then provide contact names and phone numbers of various lenders
familiar with the Grease Monkey Franchise Program to fund the acquisition and
construction of a new center.
Marketing and Advertising
Grease Monkey has developed a wide range of marketing programs and materials
designed to be easily implemented and highly effective in helping franchisees
strategically promote their center. Franchisees also have access to a field
marketing specialist that can assist with local marketing planning, media placement,
special event coordination and the implementation of a comprehensive marketing
plan.
Business Management and Accounting
Grease Monkey centers have access to a computerized point-of-sale system that
serves not only as the center's cash register, but as a valuable management
tool that enables franchise owners to monitor and improve daily operations.
This system can track sales data, product inventory and labor earnings-to-revenue
ratio. Its powerful database not only provides customer vehicle maintenance
records, but also tracks marketing activities and their effectiveness.
National Account Purchasing
With established vendors and the buying power of over two hundred centers, Grease
Monkey has negotiated exceptional national account pricing for all in-center
supplies and services.
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We are Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine, together raising the
standard in independent automotive franchising. Both brands
currently have major opportunities available nationwide. |
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Over Grease Monkey’s 30-year history, we have built a reputation as one of the nation’s most reputable quick lube franchise concepts. We provide a high level of service, professionalism and environmental stewardship.
Monkey Shine is poised to become the first brand name car wash company with a nationwide presence. With the Monkey Shine franchise concept, we are
revolutionizing the in-bay automatic and express car wash segments. |
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Grease Monkey is the only major quick lube concept that is not owned by an oil company. While we negotiate pricing and make recommendations for Grease Monkey franchisees, we do not dictate what products or supplies franchisees must use.
Monkey Shine is the first car wash franchise that is run by a franchise company, not an equipment manufacturer or distributor. We have spent years assessing the hundreds of car wash equipment options to identify the best providers, with whom we have negotiated special pricing and extended service packages for our franchisees.
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Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine have developed industry-leading franchise systems to consistently provide a superior level of service in the preventive
automotive maintenance segment.
The Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine platforms are designed to guide
franchisees in all aspects of running their quick lube and car wash businesses. From site selection, construction and initial training to ongoing training,
marketing and operations, our systems provide an unparalleled level of support throughout the franchise relationship. |
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Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine are complementary franchise concepts that work well together from a business perspective. Franchisees can choose to operate stand-alone Grease Monkey or Monkey Shine centers, or develop
side-by-side Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine centers.
The benefits of developing side-by-side Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine centers include:
- Making better use of real estate sites
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Taking advantage of operational efficiencies
- Providing complementary automotive services to the same customer
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Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine have franchise opportunities in major
markets across the country. If you share our passion for providing superior customer service while building an outstanding brand name, we invite you to start the process towards becoming a franchisee with us today. |
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