1-800-Radiator & A/C
The 1-800-Radiator & A/C franchise operates distribution warehouses that sell radiators, condensers, air conditioning compressors, fan assemblies, fuel pumps, hoses, exhaust-related products and services, heavy duty hard parts, and other automotive and related parts, products, equipment, and services. Their business model involves franchising these warehouses, with options for start-up or re-sale locations, requiring significant initial investments. The target market includes automobile repair shops, parts stores, fleets, chain accounts, and retail consumers.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% total marketing (1.5% national system + 0.5% local) + $275-$2,500/mo fixed fees incl. phone system ($80/agent/mo), technology ($145-$165/user/yr), delivery logistics ($70-$550/mo), and email ($10/address/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 189 franchised 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® Warehouses that operated during the 12 accounting periods ended December 28, 2024 for revenue and KPI data. A separate survey of 112 franchised warehouses provided expense and EBITDA data.
* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile are based on "Total Sales ***" from the table on page 3, representing 189 franchised warehouses operating in 2024. 'Total Sales' is defined as net sales to Metro and Non-Metro Customers, excluding inter-warehouse inventory transfers. Average Gross Profit, Average EBITDA, and EBITDA Margin % are based on the 'SALES TO COST ANALYSIS' table on page 7, representing 112 franchised warehouses surveyed in 2024. These figures are based on 'Sales + DW Income', which includes DW revenues earned by marking up inventory and selling to neighboring warehouses. Gross Profit is explicitly stated as $1,091,927. EBITDA is explicitly stated as $167,319. EBITDA Margin % is explicitly stated as 8%. Best guess profit range is estimated using the reported Average EBITDA ($167,319) as no explicit average profit range was provided and it represents profit after most operating expenses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How 1-800-Radiator & A/C Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 83% of Automotive Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1-800-Radiator & A/C Current | $464K – $1.3M | $45K | 8.0% | 193 |
| Tire Pros | $12K – $137K | $7K | N/A | 644 |
| MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK) | $189K – $4.3M | $3K | N/A | 340 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $550K – $680K | $135K | 50.0% | 302 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $530K – $645K | $135K | 50.0% | 265 |
| TOMMY'S EXPRESS | $5.0M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 206 |
Automotive Services Average 24 franchises | $442K – $985K | $47K | 12.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Automotive Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+28 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for 1-800-Radiator & A/C franchisees (2010 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
201 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
201 Contacts Available
Unlock all 1-800-Radiator & A/C franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a 1-800-Radiator & A/C franchise ranges from $463,500 to $1,314,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
Unlock Full FDD Access
Download 1-800-Radiator & A/C's complete FDD plus 1,700+ other franchise documents — all with one plan.
Secure checkout with Stripe · Cancel anytime
Also includes FDDs for
More Services Franchises
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
Services
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Services
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
Services
SERVPRO (UNIT)
Services
H&R BLOCK
Services
SERVICEMASTER RESTORE
Services
