Once again, auto repair franchise AAMCO has made the
"Franchise 500" list in Entrepreneur magazine, which is a
collection of the best franchise opportunities available today as
rated by the publication.
AAMCO CEO Brett Ponton spoke at length about the company's
inclusion in this best franchise opportunities list. According to
Ponton, AAMCO needs owner-operators who are passionate and excited
about the brand to succeed. In the "Total Car Care" marketplace,
which is the AAMCO space, it's vital to have customer-focused
operators who are dedicated to the AAMCO brand and want to build
teams. Ponton also noted that AAMCO franchisees find their success
in making this national brand feel local as they serve their
surrounding communities.
A Closer Look At AAMCO
An established company with close to 700 locations across the
US,
AAMCO is a legacy brand that is committed to
innovation and highly recognized by the American consumer. One area
AAMCO has remained dedicated to is the improvement of both its
network infrastructure and the franchise experience. Several AAMCO
corporate team members were once franchisees themselves, with
Ponton formerly being the CEO at Heartland Automotive, the
franchisee who had the largest number of units of another major
auto brand in North America.
According to Ponton, AAMCO creates value for franchisees by
focusing on helping them do two different things: boosting their
bottom lines and creating long-term value in their investments and
businesses. AAMCO offers franchisees everything from marketing
support to help with recruitment to ensure the front lines of the
brand are secure.
The AAMCO brand, Ponton says, is positioned to win the
automotive aftermarket and is well-known for its transmission
services, which are a high-value item. While AAMCO will continue to
maintain its top position as transmission service, the company is
also working on building customer relationships by offering
services in other auto areas, which will translate into more
business value for its franchisees.
The AAMCO
Franchise Opportunity
The AAMCO franchise
business is nationally known, with the brand operating
for more than 50 years in the United States. With the average
customer spending $54,036 on repairs over their car-owning time as
reported by research centers such as Consumer Reports, this is a
potential opportunity for growth in a solid market.
Qualified AAMCO franchisees will have a net worth of no less
than $250,000, with at least $65,000 in liquid capital available.
The franchise fee is $39,500, with the total investment ranging
from $227,400 to $333,000.
