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America's Service Station Offers Partnerships

ATLANTA, Sept. 27 -- America's Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia continues to be the trendsetter in the auto repair industry. This already unique company has now implemented a program that allows employees to become business owners with little, and sometimes zero financial investment. A qualified individual can buy a 75% stake in their own auto repair service center. America's Service Station will finance the project with a minimal down payment and low interest rate. Most individuals incur trouble securing financing for such a lofty project and also stumble with site selection, land purchase and development. Greg Sands, president of America's Service Station, has enabled entrepreneurial hopefuls to realize their dreams without the headaches. Sands has the experience of building more than 40 auto service centers from the ground up in 4 major metropolitan areas. Needless to say, they have the process down to a science.

If a buy-in doesn't interest you, there are other options. Sands has also implemented a vesting program that enables a store general manager to receive 50% of the store profits after a 5 year vesting period. The unbelievable part of this program is that it does not require the manager to make any financial investment towards the auto center. How is that possible? "I look at it as an investment towards the future of my company," says Sands. "The ability to make such an offer greatly decreases employee turnover and increases the focus, dedication, and overall performance of both the employee and the store."

One of the most important details regarding this opportunity, is that it is a partnership and not a franchise. Since it is a partnership, America's Service Station does not collect fees from their partners based on gross sales, but rather bottom line net profit. "That's what makes it a true partnership," continues Sands. "If I collect a percentage of sales, then maybe the company makes money but the operator doesn't. That's not a partnership. This way, we both share in the success, and any failure would effect both of us. So, obviously, it's in my best interest to help them succeed." And this seems to be a very inviting offer, as 80% of the their locations currently operate under this structure. There are partnerships currently available and several sites have already been selected for future growth. Fax your information regarding partnership opportunities to 1-678-290-0190 or email gregsands@bellsouth.net .

About America's Service Station:

America's Service Station is a full service automotive repair company with seven Atlanta area locations. Their unique business concept sets them apart from all others in this industry.