Millersville, MD (June 5, 2009) -- All Tune and
Lube Total Car Care Centers is pleased to announce
the opening of a new franchise location in Tampa,
FL. The new owners, Ricardo and Maureen Johanning,
are excited to bring the automotive repair concept
to the Tampa community,
More than $200 billion in annual sales
are projected for the automotive service and parts
industry for
the upcoming year. ATL is a trusted leader in the
recession-resistant automotive aftermarket and repairs
industry, offering customers a complete range of
brake and vehicle repair and maintenance services
as well as tire sales.
The Johannings discovered the industry
and the franchise concept because they were planning
to relocate
to Tampa, FL from St. Louis, MO, and were searching
for a business to own. They were exploring different
opportunities, and found the All Tune and Lube
franchise
advertised on Franchise
Solutions’ website.
They requested information and after doing research,
signed a franchise agreement with ATL.
Ricardo said, “Within three months,
we had an operating business. ATL assisted us in
the site
selection, lease negotiation, financing, training,
and Center setup. This is a perfect example of how
franchising allows people to achieve the American
dream of business ownership!”
ATL offers franchisees comprehensive, ongoing support
tailored to meet their specialized needs. Once the
doors of a new business location open, the support
continues and is ongoing.
Learn more about owning your own ATL franchise.
About ATL: ATL International, Inc., established
in 1985, is one of the recognized leaders in the
automotive franchise industry. Their Total Car Care
Centers provide today's motorists with high quality
maintenance and repair services.
About Franchise Solutions: Since 1993, Franchise
Solutions has been a leader and a pioneer in helping
connect high-quality franchise concepts with qualified
prospective business owners. Today, the Company powers
a network of targeted franchise directory websites
and continues to help individuals find the right
business to own.
"I
live in California where the automobile is part
of the culture and everyone has several. I always
believed that owning an automotive service center
would be an excellent way for me to make a lot
of money. So 3 years ago I opened an ALL TUNE
and LUBE franchise, and with their turnkey system
and
support the success that I am enjoying in my
franchise is far greater than I ever expected." 
"Linda
and I made the decision to move our family from
Illinois to Florida in 1999 and we began the process
of finding a place to live and work in Florida.
After deciding to live in Ocala, we decided that
we wanted to have our own business and work together.
So we investigated several franchise opportunities
and finally settled on All Tune and Lube. We purchased
not one but two franchises in Feb. 2000, then moved
from Illinois to Florida in Aug. of 2000. Our Grand
Opening for the first store took place Oct. 30,
2000. We were able to open the second location
June 11, 2001. ATL assisted us with site selection,
equipment purchases, employee hiring, advertising
and inventory stock. It truly is a "Turn Key
Operation" and the support that ATL provides
is ongoing. Linda and I are very satisfied to be
part of the ATL family and we would recommend ATL
to anyone who wants the opportunity to own and
operate their own business."
"I
decided to leave the Direct Sales Profession after
being involved for over 30 years. I wanted to own
a business and do so in an industry providing a
real service to the community. In reviewing various
franchise opportunities I made the decision to
get into the automotive industry and do so with
All Tune and Lube. This was quite a change for
me since I had a “mechanical bypass” at
a very early age! The system and ongoing support
provided by ATL International allows anyone the
opportunity to experience success, as long as they
are willing to invest the time, energy and effort
necessary. From the initial Franchise School through
the periodic visits and day to day input from the
Operations Department, you realize that ATL has
a “turn key system” that works… if
you do." 