Franchising
One Stop Parts Source is a rapidly growing company with a clear vision of the future and a plan to get there.
Our tried and tested organization provides a unique distribution system of specialized automotive replacement parts to all segments of the automotive repair industry.
We know that commuters will never lose their dependency on the motor vehicle and that public transportation will never meet the needs of commuters around the United States.
There are currently over 193 million vehicles on the roads of the United States and every one of them require replacement parts. But why choose a One Stop Franchise from the many franchise opportunities available to investors?
FEATURES OF THE ONE STOP PARTS SOURCE FRANCHISE PROGRAM: (Click items to expand.)
- Turn Key Start Up
From location of the site to launch of the business.
- The program provides area research to find the best
location in terms of targeting the correct customer base to maximize sales
potential and strategic location of premises to balance service and
overheads.
- Total store layout and purchase of shelving and
equipment at very competitive prices.
- Selection and purchase of opening inventory with
guaranteed exchange program.
- Purchase, installation and setup of multi-user
computer system including software with complete database of customers, part
numbers, costs and selling prices as well as management reporting.
- All stationery and marketing material printed and
supplied in advance using corporate identity.
- Location and selection of suitable support personal
including drivers, administrative staff, etc.
- Preparation and production of marketing material and
promotional campaigns.
- Territorial protection
Protection is provided by a non-competing agreement. Every Franchise Agreement provides for concrete Territorial Protection.
- Custom designed computer system
A powerful and extremely flexible computer system is supplied at a very competitive price. Software support, updates and improvements are provided. The user friendly computer system (both hardware and software) has been specifically tailored to the operation, making the day to day running and administration an extremely easy function.
The reporting and management data provided by the system includes:
- Up to the minute sales, gross margin and profit
reports, at the push of a button.
- Inventory Management and Control including automatic
reordering are built in, avoiding overstocking and lost sales through
inventory run outs.
- Reduced risk of pilferage through efficient
inventory controls.
- Bar coding capability for efficient receiving of
products and inventory control procedures.
- Efficient core management, an exclusive feature of
this system provides efficient control of a very important area of the
business.
- Professional reporting and controls for Accounts
Receivable.
- The system generates a multitude of standard
reports, vital to the running of the operation and in addition has the
ability to produce reports tailored and designed by yourself in order to
provide specific information, required for Management decisions.
- Unique sales to customer by part number tracking system.
- Training of Personnel
Intensive Technical, Sales and Computer training. Training of all personnel will be provided at our existing facilities prior to opening and thereafter on an ongoing basis as needed. Product knowledge, market knowledge and sales training related to the industry will take the form of hands-on experience as well as formal technical lectures by experts in the Automotive Industry.
- Purchasing agreements
Agreements with Vendors provide for Inventory Rotation thus avoiding any obsolete inventory. By consolidating the Groups requirements, reduced costs on clothing, promotional material, printing and stationery are substantial.
- Dated billing
Dated Billing up to 6 months could be available on approved credit. Six months dating on opening inventory can be arranged with some suppliers. This is dependent upon suitable credit references and collateral.
- Immediate access into large Chain Store accounts
Accounts include Sears, Pep Boys, Winston Tire, Discount Tire, Goodyear, Firestone, etc. Chain stores do not readily accept new vendors, however as we are already an approved vendor you automatically become a distributor in your area to customers such as: Sears, K-Mart, Midas, Pep Boys, Discount Tire, Winston Tire and Firestone.
- Research and market information
We continue to amass relevant industry data via our contacts adding to our broad industry knowledge. Research and Market Information is available from our library of data. This covers pricing policies, sales policies, delivery and service related data, product information, etc.
- Marketing know how and support
We have learned from our past and present experience in other locations. Marketing Techniques which have proved to be successful in the areas of advertising, direct mailing, promotions, premium offers, etc. will be made available on an ongoing basis.
- Cost savings in promotional material
Flyers, line cards and other advertising and sales support material are easier to source at a highly competitive price. Marketing Techniques which have proved to be successful in the areas of advertising, direct mailing, promotions, premium offers, etc. will be made available on an ongoing basis.
- Administration, Management and Systems support is ongoing and updated.
The systems necessary to administrate the business will be provided and supported on an ongoing basis.
- Excellent Return on Investment with limited risk to capital.
Franchise owners enjoy the benefits of interacting with other Franchisees and sharing in the management abilities of many professionals and experienced managers in the same industry. Your personal “Business Coach” will assist and support you with all aspects of the daily management tasks of running an efficient and profitable business.
