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Automotive Franchise FDDs

113 franchises

Automotive franchises serve the essential vehicle maintenance market. Browse FDDs for oil change, auto repair, transmission, tire, car wash, and detailing franchises. With 280 million registered vehicles in the U.S., automotive services represent a massive, recurring-need market.

Franchises

100

Avg Investment

$260K–$1288K

Avg Royalty

7.2%

Item 19 Available

58%

1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC

Est. 1998
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$183,800 - $294,000

Franchise Fee

$65,000

Royalty

8% of Gross Revenue

Units

146-29

Item 19Ad Fund 8% of Gross RevenueView Analysis →

101 Mobility Franchise Systems, LLC

Est. 2010
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$181,850 - $258,600

Franchise Fee

$74,000

Units

194+1

Item 19View Analysis →

180 WATER FRANCHISING, LLC

Est. 2023
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$182,005 - $695,382

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Royalty

6% of Gross Revenue

Units

6+5

Item 19Ad Fund 2% of Gross RevenueView Analysis →

4Ever Charge Franchising, LLC

Est. 2024
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$103,050 - $622,500

Franchise Fee

$59,750

Royalty

7% of gross receipts and/or sales

Ad Fund 1% of Gross Sales (expected, not yet established)View Analysis →

AAAC Support Services, LLC

Est. 2014
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$62,150 - $156,600

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Units

22+1

Item 19View Analysis →

ALL Franchising, LLC

Est. 2022
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$82,500 - $130,300

Franchise Fee

$59,500

Royalty

6% of gross sales

Item 19Ad Fund 2% of gross salesView Analysis →

AMRAMP, LLC

Est. 1970
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$138,397 - $234,866

Franchise Fee

$49,250

Royalty

3% to 12% of Gross Revenue

Units

54-3

Item 19Ad Fund 1% to 3% of Gross Revenue for Brand Fund; 3% to 6% of Gross Revenue for Local AdvertisingView Analysis →

AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

Est. 1946
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$625,500 - $1,588,400

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Units

1,900+17

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Accelerated Services Franchise, LLC

Est. 2019
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$90,997 - $352,022

Franchise Fee

$59,900

Units

36-4

Item 19View Analysis →

Alloy Wheel Franchise, LLC

Est. 2023
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$100,000 - $233,500

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Royalty

6% of gross revenue on all wheel repairs and wheel straightening

Ad Fund $100 per monthView Analysis →

Asphalt Tire Pros Francorp, LLC

Est. 1935
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$111,475 - $266,225

Franchise Fee

$7,000

Units

605-31

Ad Fund 200 per monthView Analysis →

Auto Select, Inc.

Est. 2000
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$110,000 - $160,000

Franchise Fee

$2,500

Royalty

5% of Gross Receipts

Ad Fund 2% of Gross ReceiptsView Analysis →

Auto-Lab Franchising, LLC

Est. 2011
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$296,750 - $746,000

Franchise Fee

$13,750

Royalty

10% of weekly Gross Paid Sales

Units

20+2

Item 19Ad Fund 6% of annual Gross Sales on local advertisingView Analysis →

BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC

AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$356,500 - $6,524,200

Franchise Fee

$2,500

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BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC

Est. 2002
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$625,500 - $1,588,400

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Royalty

7.5% of Gross Revenue

Units

1,371-3

Ad Fund 0View Analysis →

Bar-B-Clean Franchising Inc.

Est. 2012
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$78,200 - $99,120

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Royalty

6% of monthly Gross Revenue or $500 minimum

Units

78+49

Item 19View Analysis →

Big O Tires, LLC

Est. 1982
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$380,000 - $725,000

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Royalty

2% to 5% of gross sales

Units

463

Item 19Ad Fund 3.6% to 4% of gross salesView Analysis →

Bin Blasters Franchising, LLC

Est. 2021
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$129,050 - $158,900

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Royalty

6% of Gross Sales

Units

8+6

Ad Fund up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently 1%View Analysis →

Bin There USA, LLC

Est. 2010
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$116,200 - $235,400

Franchise Fee

$29,000

Units

226

Item 19View Analysis →

Bloomin Blinds Franchise Corp.

Est. 2001
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$129,100 - $245,500

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Royalty

6%

Units

145+20

Item 19View Analysis →

Border Magic Franchising, LLC

Est. 2017
AutomotiveFDD 2025

Investment

$138,215 - $162,330

Franchise Fee

$63,000

Royalty

7% of Gross Revenue or minimum monthly royalty

Units

32-8

Ad Fund 10% of Annual Gross Revenues recommendedView Analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an automotive franchise cost?

Automotive franchise investments vary widely: mobile detailing starts around $50K-$100K, oil change and brake shops run $200K-$400K, and full-service auto repair centers can exceed $500K-$1M. Real estate and equipment drive costs. See Item 7 in each FDD.

Are car wash franchises a good investment?

Car wash franchises have seen significant growth due to membership/subscription models that provide recurring revenue. However, they require substantial real estate investment. Item 19 data and Item 20 unit trends in the FDD help evaluate each brand's track record.

Do I need mechanical experience to own an auto franchise?

Most automotive franchises use a manager model — you manage the business and hire certified technicians. Business management and customer service skills are often more important. Training programs are detailed in Item 11 of the FDD.