Automotive Franchise Costs
Compare costs across 39 automotive franchises. View initial investment ranges, franchise fees, and royalty rates sorted from lowest to highest cost.
Automotive Cost Summary
| Metric | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $14,000 | $157,650 | $9,739,278 |
| Franchise Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Royalty Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
39
Total Franchises
39
With Cost Data
3
With Item 19
| Franchise |
|---|
| Great Clips Investment:$14,000 - $46,000 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Hertz System Investment:$21,801 - $24,604 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| ACFN Franchised Investment:$37,561 - $58,211 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Fantastic Sams Investment:$48,500 - $101,500 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| HomeWell Investment:$54,401 - $233,912 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| The UPS Store Investment:$57,120 - $299,758 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| ACASA Senior Care Investment:$82,925 - $133,600 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Abcsp Investment:$89,725 - $145,900 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Talem Home Care Investment:$90,824 - $250,475 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| NorEast Franchise Group Investment:$91,195 - $166,012 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Worried Bird International Investment:$91,285 - $125,035 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Home Halo Investment:$92,900 - $157,300 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD Item 19 |
| Asphalt Tire Pros Francorp Investment:$111,475 - $266,225 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Annex Brands Investment:$111,580 - $191,130 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Systemforward America Investment:$117,565 - $190,610 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Miracle-Ear Investment:$120,000 - $402,500 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Steel Coated Floors International Investment:$122,785 - $174,285 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| FRONTDoor Investment:$125,375 - $465,770 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| MDH Investment:$129,550 - $524,200 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD Item 19 |
| Boost Franchise Systems Investment:$157,650 - $312,750 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| HPB Lawn Care Investment:$159,431 - $215,232 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| 1hcs Investment:$165,650 - $193,260 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| NexGen Investment:$168,250 - $362,695 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Npr Auto Group Investment:$189,550 - $2,592,533 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Wireless Zone Investment:$201,875 - $532,600 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change Investment:$207,375 - $3,498,550 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Ream Franchise Group Investment:$224,575 - $410,496 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Moran Family of Brands Investment:$267,300 - $362,700 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD Item 19 |
| Playful Pack Investment:$286,250 - $489,000 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Mi-Box Investment:$371,116 - $1,281,116 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services Investment:$400,481 - $863,570 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| C.T. Franchising Systems Investment:$414,855 - $9,739,278 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Interim Healthcare Investment:$422,150 - $628,000 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| PACCAR Leasing Company, a division of PACCAR Financial Investment:$454,250 - $904,250 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| JTE Investment:$474,325 - $606,495 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Vital Care Infusion Services Investment:$555,750 - $1,005,735 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Montessori School Investment:$782,208 - $1,688,958 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Byrider Franchising Partners Investment:$947,000 - $1,577,500 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
| Tommy's Express Investment:$2,432,735 - $3,364,128 Fee:See FDD Royalty:See FDD |
Automotive Franchise Cost Analysis
The automotive franchise sector includes 39 franchise systems with published cost data. Initial investment requirements range from $14,000 to $9,739,278, with a median starting investment of $157,650. FreeFDDs™ provides free access to the Franchise Disclosure Documents behind these numbers.
Franchise fees, royalty rates, and total investment costs vary significantly across automotive brands. Comparing these costs side by side is an important step in franchise due diligence. Each franchise's FDD contains the complete Item 5 (Initial Fees), Item 6 (Other Fees), and Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment) disclosures that make up the full cost picture.
3 of the 39 automotive franchises listed above provide Item 19 Financial Performance Representations, which can include revenue, expenses, and profitability data. Click on any franchise to view its complete FDD analysis.