Why AAMCO?
Owning an AAMCO franchise can offer the financial freedom and lifestyle that comes from being your own boss.
AAMCO has been the recognized leader in the transmission business for over forty years and in the past three years has expanded its services into the $200 billion general automotive repair aftermarket. With brand recognition in excess of 90%, almost 900 locations nationwide and the most highly skilled technicians in the industry, AAMCO is well positioned to become the market leader in brakes, tune-ups, air conditioning and other aftermarket services.
Currently, industry growth is pegged at about 4% annually. The average age of cars on the road has never been higher at 9.8 years and growing. In addition, the number of vehicles per service bay has increased to 194 vehicles per bay. This number is predicted to increase as more new car dealers close their doors. What this means for you is more potential customers.
Car and Industry Demographics Click the graphs below to enlarge:
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The Power of the AAMCO Brand
- #1 Rated Franchise in the Industry by Entrepreneur Magazine
- Top Position for More Than 9 Years Running
- Ranked #1 in the Industry 28 out of the last 30 years
- Franchising Since 1963
- Over 90% Name Recognition
- Hundreds of National Fleet Customers Generating Millions of Dollars in Sales Annually
Strength of the Business Model
- Recession Resistant Business
- A High Ticket, Specialized Business
- Opportunity to Own Real Estate
- No Automotive Experience Needed (owners include engineers, accountants, doctors & people from all walks of life)
- Reasonable Business Hours (5.5 day work week — great work/life balance)
- Opportunities for Multi-Unit Growth
- Not a Fad Product



