Al & Ed's Autosound

Mobile electronics sales & installation

Headquartered in the city of Van Nuys, CA, Al & Ed’s Autosound sells and installs today most major brands within the mobile electronics product lines, including car stereos, CD changers, amplifiers, speakers, equalizers and processors, mobile theater systems, navigation systems, security systems, radar detectors, cellular telephones and hands free kits as well as motoring accessories. The company also has an exclusive private label program – featuring the MobilWorks line of car alarms and mobile entertainment audio/video products.

It was Al & Ed’s that helped create today’s standards of excellence with the founding of the Mobile Electronics Certification Program for technicians, as well as the mobile division for the Electronics Industry Alliance, which currently resides under the Consumer Electronic Association.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Al & Ed's Autosound Franchises?

Total Investment: $160,300-$560,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: to 7%
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Al & Ed's Autosound News

Portable Navigation Could Hit 2 Million Units
The sales of U.S. portable navigation are expected to double this year, as are the number of suppliers entering the category, laying the groundwork for what could become a volatile market. Industry members predict 100 percent growth in portable navigation this year, with sales expected to hit 1.5... more

Retailers: Oem Integration Is Great, Now How Do I Sell It?
Cutting edge 12-volt retailers are welcoming the new category of name-brand OEM integration devices, but some say the products will be difficult to merchandise initially. The new integration devices, first launched last year by Alpine and JL Audio, are being joined this year by devices from JBL, ... more

Harvey Electronics Cops Top Monster Kudos
Specialty retailer Harvey Electronics proved to be a "monster" of a chain this past year, taking down the coveted Gold Award, or the Most Monsterous Dealer of the Year, at Monster Cable's annual retailer awards fete and concert, held earlier this month at the Paris Hotel, here. Over 4... more

Homer Would Be Proud
Fasten your seatbelts. If the exhibit at last week's Los Angeles auto show is at all prophetic, Homer Simpson's car is one step closer to reality. Fans of the animated TV program will recall the 2003 episode in which Homer lost his driver's license when he drove into the ocean . . . a... more

Cars Bring Touches Of Home To La Auto Show
What do you get when you cross "Pimp My Ride" with "Cribs"? Something like the wilder offerings at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. Auto makers are taking cues from customizers, including those on MTV's car-makeover and celebrity homes shows, to design rides that feel... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Al & Ed's Autosound open? 1954
When did Al & Ed's Autosound start Franching? 1986

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	26	0	0	0
2004	0	0	0	0
2003	14	0	0	21
2002	14	0	0	21
2001	3	0	0	32

Expansion Plans

United States: South West, West,

Financing Options

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

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

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