Quick Verdict · who it fits
Auto Appraisal Network fits owner-operators looking for a mature real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$3K - $44K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$16K
System size (Item 20)
2,024 +12
Years in business
20+ yrs
Company-owned units
3
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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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
27 franchised outlets + 2 area developers + 3 company-owned = 32 total
Total units open
12 franchised outlets
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0 terminated + 0 non-renewed + 0 reacquired + 0 ceased operations
12
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
3
Risks to review
2
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Auto Appraisal Network ranks against 81 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
0th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
20th pct · of 81 peers
System size
96th pct · of 81 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$146K - $363K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
273
Franchises analyzed
81
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Appraisal Network | None | $16K | $3K - $44K | — | 2,024 |
| 1st Class Franchising, Llc (unit)Similar price | None | $25K | $31K - $43K | — | 101 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| ItripTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
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Auto Appraisal Network requires a $16,250 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $3,000–$44,275, per the most recent FDD on file.
Auto Appraisal Network franchises are sold by Auto Appraisal Network Inc, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
No. Auto Appraisal Network 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.
As of their 2026 FDD, Auto Appraisal Network has 2,024 total locations, with 12 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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