Automotive Franchise Opportunities in North Dakota
71 automotive franchise opportunities with FDDs on file, available to qualified North Dakota buyers. Median investment $192K–$586K; 65% disclose Item 19 financial performance; $950K median unit revenue.
North Dakota buyers can evaluate 71 automotive franchise systems with FDDs on file, at a median initial investment of $192K–$586K and a typical franchise fee near $35K. Across the 20 brands that disclose unit revenue in Item 19, median annual revenue per location runs $950K — but 65% of the full set disclose Item 19 at all, so earnings claims still have to be verified brand by brand. 16 of them can be started for under $100K. ND Franchise Investment Law provides termination, non-renewal, and transfer protections.
- ND Franchise Investment Law provides termination, non-renewal, and transfer protections.
- Energy-sector cycles (Bakken oil) create regional volatility worth modeling in Item 19 projections.
- Registration State: Franchisors must register their FDD with the state regulator and obtain approval before offering a franchise to a resident. Substantive review of the FDD is performed.
Lower-Investment Automotive Options in North Dakota
Automotive franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.
Other Franchise Categories in North Dakota
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Automotive Franchise Opportunities in Other States
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a automotive franchise cost in North Dakota?
Across the 71 automotive franchise systems in our database, median initial investment runs $192K–$586K, with a typical upfront franchise fee near $35K. 16 can be started for under $100K. Note that some emerging brands may not yet be registered to sell in North Dakota — verify status before signing. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.
Which automotive franchises in North Dakota disclose earnings (Item 19)?
65% of the automotive franchises in our North Dakota dataset disclose Item 19 financial performance representations. Among the 20 that report unit revenue, the median is $950K per location per year. 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 North Dakota-specific factors affect automotive franchise unit economics?
ND Franchise Investment Law provides termination, non-renewal, and transfer protections. Energy-sector cycles (Bakken oil) create regional volatility worth modeling in Item 19 projections.
Is the franchise I'm interested in registered to sell in North Dakota?
North Dakota is a registration state. Verify the franchisor's registration with the North Dakota Securities Department before signing anything. An offer to sell a franchise in North Dakota without registration is itself a violation of state law and a major red flag.