Key Numbers
123
Total units open
4
Units opened last year
9
Units closed last year
5 terminated + 1 non-renewal + 3 reacquired
-5
Net unit growth
Novus Franchise
Franchised by Novus Franchising 2 LLC · FDD 2026
Automotive FDD 2026 Founded 2017 · 9+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Novus Franchising 2 LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$70K - $285K
Franchise fee
$11K
System size
123 (+4)
Royalty
6%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Novus fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale automotive concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Low entry fee: $10,500 (industry median: $35,000)
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$70K - $285K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$11K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
123 +4
Years in business
9+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Novus ranks against 61 Automotive peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
18th pct · of 61 peers
Franchise fee
20th pct · of 61 peers
System size
56th pct · of 61 peers
Automotive industry averages
Avg investment
$314K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$34K
Avg system size
193
Franchises analyzed
61
How Novus stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novus | Disclosed | $11K | $70K - $285K | 6% | 123 |
| Stayfull Services Similar price | None | $30K | $144K - $269K | 6% | 1 |
| Jiffy Lube Biggest system | None | $18K | — | 4% | 2,083 |
| Systemforward America Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $191K | 7% | 309 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Novus franchise cost?
Novus requires a $10,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $69,500–$284,690, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Novus?
Novus is franchised by Novus Franchising 2 LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Does Novus disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Novus discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does Novus charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Novus locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Novus has 123 total locations, with 4 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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