MARS Franchise
Cosmetic automotive reconditioning
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a MARS franchise?
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
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MARS International Inc.
2001 E. Division, #101
Arlington,
TX
76001
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Toll Free: (800)909-6277
Fax: (800)230-2859
Website: Visit Website
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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
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Financing Options
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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)
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