How many KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE has 7 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1999.

Is KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE a good franchise to buy?

Whether KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE

Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service franchises automotive repair stores that specialize in brake, transmission, and driveline repairs, rebuilding, replacement, and maintenance services for domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. Franchisees pay an initial fee of $10,000-$17,500, receive access to the franchisor's trademarks, operations manual, marketing system, and ongoing support to operate under the brand in a competitive market. The target customers are individuals, businesses, and entities needing high-quality automotive repair services.

Locations

$89K–$163K

Investment

Since 1999

Franchising

ServicesLong Lake, MNDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$17,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$88,500 – $162,500

Low: $88,500High: $162,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

6.00%

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (with $12,000 min first year, $18,000 after) + 6% advertising budget contribution + 2% local advertising minimum spend

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE Current	$89K – $163K	$18K	6.0%	7
JIFFY LUBE	$232K – $520K	$35K	N/A	1,721
Tire Pros	$111K – $266K	$7K	N/A	605
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)	$326K – $1.3M	$18K	5.0%	461
Fix Auto	$55K – $850K	$10K	3.0%	212
GREASE MONKEY	$291K – $917K	$40K	6.0%	209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average 14 franchises	$167K – $747K	$33K	7.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Automotive Repair & Maintenance 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

Top States

1MN

Franchisee Contacts

9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a KENNEDY TRANSMISSION BRAKE & AUTO SERVICE franchise ranges from $88,500 to $162,500. This includes a franchise fee of $17,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.