The business model of ampm: It is a convenience store chain with branches located in several U.S. states, and in several countries worldwide. The ampm brand is owned by BP America, Inc., a subsidiary of BP. In the US, the stores are usually attached to an ARCO gas station. There are nearly 3,000 combination gas station and convenience stores across the U.S. and internationally. This company is heavily involved in expanding internationally while maintain its U.S. growth. It is continuously seeking new international units in Africa, Asia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, and South America. To start an ampm franchise, it requires you to have $700,000 to $1,000,000 liquid cash available and 20 years, renewable term of franchise agreement. It charges a franchise fee from $30,000 to $70,000 as well as ongoing royalty fee of 5%. Ampm provides training at franchisee’s location that includes in-class sessions & hands-on seven weeks training. The company provides all kinds of ongoing support from meetings, toll-free phone line, grand opening, internet, security/safety procedures, field operations/evaluations to regional advertising marketing support, and in-store promotions, TV & radio advertising.
List of Top 10 Global Franchises for 2011:
1. Hampton Hotels
2. ampm
3. McDonald’s
4. Supercuts
5. Days Inn
6. Vanguard Cleaning Systems
7. Subway
8. Denny’s Inc.
9. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l. Inc.
10. Hardee’s
Stats Ref: Entrepreneur Magazine
