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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-800-Radiator & A/CAutomotive· Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $45K | $387K - $5.3M | 8% | 193 | |
| 4EVERCHARGEAutomotive· Est. 2024 | None | $60K | $103K - $623K | 7% | 3 | |
| AbraAutomotive· Est. 2019 | Disclosed | $35K | $264K - $4.6M | 5% | 55 | |
| Alloy Wheel Repair SpecialistsAutomotive· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $40K | $99K - $234K | 6% | 71 | |
| Tire ProsAutomotive· Est. 2025 | None | $7K | $111K - $251K | — | 495 | |
| Auto SelectAutomotive· Est. 2000 | None | $3K | — | 5% | — | |
| Auto-Lab Complete Car Care CentersAutomotive | Disclosed | $28K | $111K - $746K | 6% | 20 | |
| Black Optix TintAutomotive· Est. 2002 | Disclosed | $50K | $230K - $343K | 6% | 29 | |
| BandagAutomotive | None | $3K | $357K - $6.5M | — | 160 | |
| BudgetAutomotive· Est. 2002 | None | $45K | $626K - $1.6M | 7.5% | 173 | |
| Big O TiresAutomotive· Est. 1962 | Disclosed | $18K | $512K - $1.9M | 3.5–5% | 461 | |
| Black Optix TintAutomotive· Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $50K | $154K - $260K | 6% | 24 | |
| Bosch Auto ServiceAutomotive· Est. 2021 | None | $5K | $137K - $1.3M | 2% | 2 | |
| Brake MastersAutomotive· Est. 1990 | None | $23K | — | 5% | 110 | |
| Bumper ManAutomotive· Est. 2000 | None | $50K | $73K | — | 141 | |
| Car-XAutomotive· Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $35K | — | 5% | 46 | |
| CarstarAutomotive | Disclosed | $10K | $24K - $804K | 1.5–4% | 471 | |
| Christian Brothers AutomotiveAutomotive· Est. 1982 | Disclosed | $85K | $515K - $650K | 50% | 326 | |
| Creative Colors InternationalAutomotive | Disclosed | $60K | $102K - $126K | 7.5% | 67 | |
| Dealer Specialties InternationalAutomotive· Est. 1995 | Disclosed | $10K | $17K - $45K | — | 21 | |
| DentsmartAutomotive· Est. 2022 | Disclosed | $25K | $79K - $111K | 8% | 17 |
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State-by-state automotive franchise opportunities — regulatory framework, top brands, and investment ranges for buyers in each state.
Auto repair and automotive franchise costs vary widely by format. Mobile and home-based concepts — detailing, mobile car wash, windshield repair — can start under $100K, while quick-lube, tire, and full-service repair shops typically run $250K to $500K+ once you factor in real estate, lifts, and equipment. Each FDD's Item 7 lists the exact initial investment range for that brand.
Auto repair benefits from steady, non-discretionary demand — vehicles need maintenance regardless of the economy — plus repeat customers and recurring service work. Profitability depends on location, labor costs, and car count. Franchises that disclose Item 19 Financial Performance Representations let you review actual revenue, and sometimes margins, before you invest; use our Item 19 filter to find them.
The top automotive franchises span several formats: oil-change and quick-lube, tire and general repair, transmission and brake specialists, collision and auto glass, and car-wash and detailing brands. Rather than rely on a single 'best' list, compare each brand's investment range, franchise fee, royalty rate, unit count, and Item 19 data in the table above to find the strongest fit for your budget and market.
Most automotive franchises don't require you to be a certified mechanic — they're built around an owner-operator or manager who runs the business while trained technicians handle the work. Franchisors provide operational and technical training, detailed in FDD Items 11 and 15. Hands-on formats like car wash and detailing need even less technical background.
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