Our most important goal was taking this industry to a new level. What started simply as a skilled trade has been developed into a national retail franchise chain.
Be your own boss;- Set your own hours and vacations;
- Own an exciting business that allows you to control your own destiny;
- Be a respected business owner in your community;
- Equity in owning a franchise business;
- Clean professional environment;
- Low start-up costs of $134,100 – $166,882;
- High margin with good ROI.
What Makes Alta Mere Different?
Recent statistics show the Automotive Aftermarket Industry experiencing exponential sales
growth and economic trends are creating business opportunities.
Franchise Requirements
Even though we are focused on the automotive aftermarket, having an automotive background is NOT required.
The reason: the Alta Mere franchise system is built on proven principles that have been successfully implemented by people from all walks of life. This is possible because we have invested in one of the most comprehensive pre-opening training and assistance programs in the industry.
- Enjoys automotive but experience not required;
- Enjoys retail environment;
- Has good people skills with sales ability;
- Has a good work ethic and is skilled at team building;
- Has integrity and ethics;
- Entrepreneur that can work within the framework of a system;
- Has basic business skills & positive track record in other industries;
- Self-starter that takes initiative with a positive attitude.
Training and Support
- Assistance provided in screening & hiring employees;
- Site selection assistance provided, including lease negotiations if needed;
- Outstanding vendor programs with private label products for window
tinting and security lines; - Excellent training program that includes one week of field training & one
week of classroom; - Timeline process to ensure that all pre-opening issues are completed
Store opening assistance.
Pre-Opening Support Services Include:
- Site Selection Assistance;
- Facilities Design;
- Lease Negotiation Assistance;
- Source for Financing;
- New Business Start-Up Planning;
- Hands-On Operational/Management Training;
- Educational Program Training.
Comprehensive Concept/Operational Training Includes:
- Accounting Systems Training;
- Acquiring Wholesale Accounts;
- Insurance Selection;
- Warranty Programs;
- Custom Software Training;
- Advertising Training.
Of course, pre-opening training is not where our involvement ends -- it is really where it begins. Once you are open for business, you will have ongoing access to our staff, and benefit from our efforts to continually improve and refine our system.
Financial Requirements
- Franchise Fee of $30,000;
- Total start-up costs of $134,100 – $166,882;
- Term is 20 years;
- Royalty: 7% of gross sales;
- Multi-Unit and Area Development licensing available;
- Cash Requirement of $60,000 with financing available through
third party lenders; - Net worth requirement of $250,000 or more.