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Michigan · Automotive · Notice Filing State

Best Automotive Franchises in Michigan

50 automotive franchise systems with FDDs on file, available to qualified Michigan buyers. Median investment $189K–$620K; 52% disclose Item 19 financial performance.

Franchises

50

Median Investment

$189K–$620K

Item 19 Disclosed

52%

Michigan Reg Status

Notice Filing

Michigan buyer notes for automotive franchises

  • • MFIL provides a private right of action for disclosure violations — distinct from FTC Rule (no private right).
  • • Detroit-area auto economy creates concentrated B2B and industrial-services franchise demand.
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Lower-Investment Automotive Options in Michigan

Automotive franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.

Jiffy Lube International, Inc.

From $1K

ProColor Collision USA LLC

From $1K

Midas International, LLC

From $1K

Tint World, LLC

From $4K

Woodland Capital Franchising, Inc.

From $14K

Superglass Windshield Repair, Inc.

From $20K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a automotive franchise cost in Michigan?

Across the 50 automotive franchise systems in our database, median initial investment runs $189K–$620K. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.

Do automotive franchises in Michigan disclose Item 19 financial performance?

52% of the automotive franchises in our Michigan dataset disclose Item 19 financial performance representations. The remainder rely on Item 1 (business background) and Item 7 (initial investment) without making earnings claims. Brands disclosing Item 19 give you the strongest basis for projecting unit-level revenue.

What Michigan-specific factors affect automotive franchise unit economics?

MFIL provides a private right of action for disclosure violations — distinct from FTC Rule (no private right). Detroit-area auto economy creates concentrated B2B and industrial-services franchise demand.

Do I need to verify state registration before buying a automotive franchise in Michigan?

Michigan does not require state-level franchise registration, so no separate state-level verification is needed. The federal FTC Rule still requires the franchisor to provide the FDD at least 14 days before you sign or pay anything.