By: Michael Delacruz

 Founded in 1959 by Soichiro Honda  Began manufacturing in Japan  Began to manufacture automobiles in August 1963  Competed with Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan  Released first Japanese Supercar, the Honda/Acura NSX in 1991

 Began making motorcycles in 1959  Released own dedicated luxury brand, Acura in 1986  Automotive branch can be traced back to 1963

 Families in need of a family car In need of a car with room for 7-8 people  College graduates  High school Graduates  People with a fondness to motorcycles

 Benefits Of Honda  Familiarity with the brand  Reliability of brand  Benefits of working for a Honda Franchise  Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off  Flexible Work Schedules  Product Purchase and Lease Programs  Volunteer Community Involvement Programs  Educational Reimbursement Program  Vehicle Safety Training Program  Credit Union Membership

 $250,000 Franchise Fee  Majority Owner must commit to the dealership  May hire General Managers to oversee operations  Location must be approved by corporate  1-2 weeks training to familiarize you with Honda procedures, policies, and standards

 $250,000 Franchise fee  Delivery Fees Varying on Stock  Shipping Fees Vary on location  Destination Fees Vary on model

 Apply  Receive approval from Honda  Upon approval negotiate terms  Receive training in Ohio  Choose an approved location for the dealership  Receive stock from corporate or other dealers

 Training Center in Ohio  Develop Characteristics to maintain good public relations  Job procedures, such as selling, maintaining, and distributing

 Released originally as a hatchback in 1972  Compact/ Subcompact car  2013 model MPG o 28/36/31 MPG  1972 model MPG o 40 MPG

 Released as a 4-Door sedan in 1976  2013 model MPG  27/36/30 MPG  1976 model MPG  28.5 MPG

 Introduced in 2001 as a mid-sized crossover vehicle  2013 model MPG  18/25/21 model MPG  2001 model MPG  15/21/17 model MPG

 Released as a minivan in 1994  2013 model MPG  19/28/22 MPG  1994 model MPG  18/24/20 MPG

 Released in 1995 as a compact recreational vehicle  2013 model MPG  22/30/25 MPG  1995 model MPG  19/23/20 model MPG

 Released in 2010 as a 2+2 seating arrangement hatchback  Successor to the Honda CR-X  Hybrid/Electric car  2013 model MPG  36/39/37 MPG

 Introduced in 2006 to compete against American compact trucks  2013 model MPG  15/21/17 MPG  2006 model MPG  15/20/17 MPG

 Introduced in 2001 as Honda Jazz  2013 model MPG  28/35/31 MPG  2001 model MPG  38/50/45 MPG