DRIVING ACADEMY
Driving Academy franchises operate truck driving schools offering classroom instruction, hands-on simulator training, and behind-the-wheel experience using proprietary curriculum and certified instructors to prepare students for commercial driver's license exams (Class A, B, and endorsements). The business model provides comprehensive, affordable training programs in supportive environments, including payment plans, service guarantees, and job placement services, with potential future additions like road testing and truck sales. It targets individuals aspiring to become professional truck or bus drivers amid growing demand in the competitive commercial trucking industry.
Franchise Costs
10% royalty (or min $1,000/mo after year 1) + 1% system advertising fee + $500-$550/mo software fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for one franchised location that was open for the full 2023 and 2024 calendar years, and one affiliate-owned location open for the full 2020-2024 calendar years. Only franchised location revenue data was used for the average gross revenue calculation.
* Calculated average gross revenue from the two years (2023 and 2024) of gross revenue reported for the single disclosed Franchised Location: ($1,473,061 + $2,055,650) / 2 = $1,764,355.50.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How DRIVING ACADEMY Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Training
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DRIVING ACADEMY Current | $224K – $557K | $50K | 10.0% | 4 |
| SCHOOL OF ROCK | $425K – $705K | $60K | 8.0% | 254 |
| ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO | $71K – $252K | $50K | 8.0% | 237 |
| SNAPOLOGY | $75K – $106K | $40K | 7.0% | 120 |
| AMERICA'S MUSIC SCHOOL | $255K – $545K | $45K | 7.0% | 48 |
| Redline Athletics Unit | $373K – $579K | $50K | 7.0% | 46 |
Specialized Training Average 9 franchises | $200K – $387K | $50K | 7.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 9 Specialized Training 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
Franchisee Contacts
4 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 |
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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 DRIVING ACADEMY franchise ranges from $224,200 to $557,300. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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