Compared to other Automotive franchises, SYSTEMFORWARD AMERICA, LLC's investment is 58% lower than the Automotive median, and royalty runs above the Automotive median, and the network is much larger than typical Automotive brands.
Industry median computed from 68 other Automotive franchises in the VetMyFranchise database. Overall median spans all 2,114 active FDDs.
| Metric | SYSTEMFORWARD AMERICA, LLC | Automotive Median | All Industries | vs Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment (midpoint) | $154K | $364K | $311K | ↓ 58% |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50K | $35K | $40K | ↑ 43% |
| Royalty Rate | 7% | 6.0% | 6.0% | ↑ 17% |
| Ad Fund Contribution | 1% | 2.0% | 2.0% | ↓ 50% |
| Franchised Units (network size) | 309 | 92 | — | ↑ 236% |
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SYSTEMFORWARD AMERICA, LLC
✓ Item 19 disclosed
Median revenue: $4.64M ✓
Based on 316 units
Automotive industry
65% disclose
of 68 brands
Every number above is extracted from the franchisor's own FDD: investment from Item 7, franchise fee from Item 5, royalty and ad fund from Item 6, units from Item 20, financial performance from Item 19. The industry median is the 50th percentile across all other Automotive franchises in the database — outliers don't distort it. The "vs Industry" delta uses lower-is-better for fees and investment (less you pay, better for you) and higher-is-better for unit count (larger network = more brand-recognition leverage).
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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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