Three development options
As a Kwik Kar franchisee, you’ll have three options for your site: Greenfield, Brownfield, and Conversion.
Greenfield: Building a site from the ground up.
- This is the most costly of the three options and may require a higher liquidity and net worth.
- Takes the longest to complete because of permitting requirements in addition to construction.
- Is a good option for development in fast-growing areas like new large-scale developments.
Brownfield: Buying or leasing an existing facility that has closed.
- Re-opening a former auto repair or quick lube business can save significant time and money.
- Often, the site is good, but the former business either lost their lease, got tired of the business, or was operating without a national brand behind them.
Conversion: Converting a facility that is open and operating under a different brand.
- We can help quickly and efficiently convert an existing oil change business to the Kwik Kar brand.
- Independent shops are welcome to convert and receive discounted fees and royalties for two years.
Oil change center design
Because our development options are flexible, franchisees’ construction and design needs vary, depending on the type of real estate chosen (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Conversion). Our Construction & Design team has a lot of experience with all of these options.
We have solutions for:
- Choosing building size
- Designing the exterior
- Planning interior design
- Choosing building materials
- Building infrastructure
- Permitting process
- Bidding process
- Landscaping
- Assisting your general contractor
- Cost-efficiency
- Brand consistency
- Coordinating with key stakeholders and team members
- Communication, including biweekly calls
Our team will help with the details: the number of bays, the size of the lobby, layout, lighting, and more. First impressions are important, and consumers will make a judgement call based on what they see.
For example, the landscaping around your store may not seem important. But the exterior of your store is your first lobby, and consumers will make a decision based on these details. Our Construction & Design team has the strategy to make your location desirable.