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MARS

Cosmetic automotive reconditioning

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a MARS Franchises?

Total Investment: $49,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: 1/2 of current franchise fee

How to contact MARS

MARS News

Tom Lundeen, Paul Shimek, Jim Boozer, Rob Brothers, And Alvin Martin Are Certified As Mars Operators.
Tom Lundeen (NC), Paul Shimek (TX), Jim Boozer (TX), Rob Brothers (NC), and Alvin Martin (NC) have started their own MARS business providing appearance reconditioning and enhancement services for cars, trucks, boats, busses, and even RV vehicles. M.A.R.S. International's services also provid... more

Dallas Travel Named The Official Travel Partner
MARS International is pleased to announce that Dallas Travel is the official travel partner for the organization. Dallas Travel has been retained to provide for our travel needs of MARS and its Operators. Dallas Travel is a quality agency with a high level of customer service and can meet ... more

M.a.r.s. International Named A Top 500 Franchise
M.A.R.S. International has been named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. M.A.R.S. debuted on the 27th Annual “Franchise 500” list for 2006 at No. 149 and is ranked No. 1 in our category under Automotive Services. The “ Franchise 500” rankings are the most comprehen... more

Niada Names M.a.r.s. International A Preferred Provider
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) has named M.A.R.S. International, Inc. a “Preferred Provider.” M.A.R.S. International specializes in total appearance reconditioning for pre-owned vehicles while providing graphics and professionally installed aftermarket p... more

Leadership Changes At Mars International To Lead Company Into Next Phase Of Growth
Since becoming the President and Director of Training in 1998 when MARS International, Inc. was founded, Jayson Jones has worked hard to assist in the development and foundation of the Appearance Reconditioning systems that MARS franchises. Every current MARS Operator has spent many hours with Jayso... more

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Franchise History

When did the first MARS open? 1987
When did MARS start Franchising? 1998

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	250	0	0	0
2004	250	0	0	0
2003	137	0	0	0
2002	103	0	0	0
2001	85	0	0	0

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA & banks

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Related Franchise Categories

• Automotive Painting & Body Repair Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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