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H-1 Auto Care, Llc (unit) Franchise

Automotive 2026 FDD Analysis Est. 2007 (19+ years) No Item 19

Data extracted from H-1 Auto Care, LLC (Unit)'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →

Quick Verdict

H-1 Auto Care, LLC (Unit) fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale automotive concept.

⚠ Risks

  • No Item 19 disclosure — buyers fly blind on revenue

Key FDD Facts

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Initial Investment

$1K - $1.3M

Item 7 — see full financial breakdown

0th percentile | 100% below the Automotive industry average

Franchise Fee

$75K

Item 5 — see full fee breakdown

Royalty Fee

6%

Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 4% ad fund

System Size

61 units

Item 20 — see growth trends

Years in Business

19+ years

Item 1 — Founded 2007

Item 19 (Earnings Claims)

Not Disclosed

No financial performance representations made

Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

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Industry Benchmarks

vs 62 Automotive peers
Initial InvestmentLower than 100% of peers
Franchise FeeHigher than 96% of peers
System Size (Units)Lower than 57% of peers

Automotive Industry Averages

Avg Investment

$253,630 – $1,212,892

Avg Franchise Fee

$34,622

Avg System Size

340 units

Franchises Analyzed

62

How H-1 Auto Care, LLC (Unit) stacks up against direct competitors

H-1 Auto Care, LLC (Unit) MEINEKE FRANCHISOR SPV LLC
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Velofix Holdings USA, Inc.
Biggest system
SYSTEMFORWARD AMERICA, LLC
Top-rated in category
Industry: Automotive
Franchise fee $75K $45K$35K$50K
Total investment $1K–$1.3M $225K–$1.2M$1K–$252K$118K–$191K
Royalty 6% 3.0% to 7.0%8%7%
Total units 61 7169,453309
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