Abra Auto Body & Glass Repair

Delving into the FDD, Item 7 outlines a $35,000 franchise fee to join Abra's 55 locations, primarily in the U.S., with ongoing royalties at 5% of gross sales (capped at a minimum $45,000 annually), plus 0.7% for the national brand fund. Optional add-ons include a $399 monthly call center fee or a hefty $3,000 monthly paint surcharge if skipping preferred suppliers—potentially inflating costs for non-conformists. No Item 19 disclosure means no median gross sales or expense breakdowns, forcing buyers to rely on anecdotal validation amid just one SBA loan on record averaging $3,113,800, suggesting substantial capital needs likely exceeding $1M total investment based on industry norms for body shops.

System metrics paint a mixed picture: locations dipped from 57 in 2023 to 55 in 2024 (-4% growth), with only 2 terminations, 2 transfers, and 2 projected new units signaling modest expansion under parent Driven Brands. A single 2020 arbitration over territorial encroachment post-merger settled quietly, but it underscores merger risks. For buyers eyeing automotive repair, Abra's competitive pricing focus and glass services offer recession-resistant appeal, yet the lack of earnings data and slight shrinkage demand scrutiny of local market saturation and supplier dependencies before committing.