Quick Verdict · who it fits
U Got Stink Franchising, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging automotive concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$18K - $84K
Royalty (Item 6)
75%
System size (Item 20)
12 +2
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
15+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 75% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (75%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
How U Got Stink ranks against 59 Automotive peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
5th pct · of 59 peers
System size
22nd pct · of 59 peers
Automotive industry averages
Avg investment
$276K - $1.2M
Avg franchise fee
$34K
Avg system size
193
Franchises analyzed
59
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U Got Stink | None | — | $18K - $84K | 75% | 12 |
| Hommati Franchise NetworkSimilar price | Disclosed | — | $40K - $74K | 6% | 117 |
| Jiffy LubeBiggest system | None | $18K | — | 4% | 2,083 |
| Systemforward AmericaTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $191K | 7% | 309 |
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U Got Stink Franchising, LLC requires a total initial investment range of $18,400–$83,515, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. U Got Stink Franchising, LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 75% of Gross Customer Receipts on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, U Got Stink Franchising, LLC has 12 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. U Got Stink Franchising, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, U Got Stink Franchising, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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