Franchises
71
Median Investment
$192K–$586K
Item 19 Disclosed
65%
Median Unit Revenue
$950K
Arkansas buyers can evaluate 71 automotive franchise systems with FDDs on file, at a median initial investment of $192K–$586K and a typical franchise fee near $35K. Across the 20 brands that disclose unit revenue in Item 19, median annual revenue per location runs $950K — but 65% of the full set disclose Item 19 at all, so earnings claims still have to be verified brand by brand. 16 of them can be started for under $100K. Northwest Arkansas (Walmart/Tyson HQ corridor) has outsized commercial activity for the state population.
Arkansas buyer notes for automotive franchises
Automotive franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.
Compare automotive against the other franchise categories available to Arkansas buyers.
The same automotive systems are available to buyers nationwide — see state-specific investment, Item 19, and regulatory context:
Across the 71 automotive franchise systems in our database, median initial investment runs $192K–$586K, with a typical upfront franchise fee near $35K. 16 can be started for under $100K. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.
65% of the automotive franchises in our Arkansas dataset disclose Item 19 financial performance representations. Among the 20 that report unit revenue, the median is $950K per location per year. The remainder rely on Item 1 (business background) and Item 7 (initial investment) without making earnings claims. Brands disclosing Item 19 give you the strongest basis for projecting unit-level revenue.
Northwest Arkansas (Walmart/Tyson HQ corridor) has outsized commercial activity for the state population. Low cost of buildout and rent compared to coastal markets favors Item 7-heavy concepts.
Arkansas does not require state-level franchise registration, so no separate state-level verification is needed. The federal FTC Rule still requires the franchisor to provide the FDD at least 14 days before you sign or pay anything.
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