Automotive Franchise Opportunities in Texas
71 automotive franchise opportunities with FDDs on file, available to qualified Texas buyers. Median investment $192K–$586K; 65% disclose Item 19 financial performance; $950K median unit revenue.
Texas 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. No state income tax preserves owner-operator take-home.
- No state income tax preserves owner-operator take-home.
- Right-to-work state with major metro density supports multi-unit territory development at scale.
- Notice Filing State: Franchisors must file a notice with the state regulator before offering a franchise to a resident. No substantive review of the FDD is performed.
Lower-Investment Automotive Options in Texas
Automotive franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.
Other Franchise Categories in Texas
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Automotive Franchise Opportunities in Other States
The same automotive systems are available to buyers nationwide — see state-specific investment, Item 19, and regulatory context:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a automotive franchise cost in Texas?
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. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.
Which automotive franchises in Texas disclose earnings (Item 19)?
65% of the automotive franchises in our Texas 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 Texas-specific factors affect automotive franchise unit economics?
No state income tax preserves owner-operator take-home. Right-to-work state with major metro density supports multi-unit territory development at scale.
Do I need to verify state registration before buying a automotive franchise in Texas?
Texas 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.