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Kwik Kar
Kwik Kar franchises operate quick-service automotive centers that provide oil changes, preventive maintenance services such as fluid checks and fills, brake services, and other approved automotive repairs for cars and trucks to the general public, without requiring appointments. The centers follow a proprietary system with freestanding drive-through bays, targeting urban, suburban, and high-traffic locations. The business model centers on franchising these centers, including single-unit, multi-unit development, and conversion opportunities for existing similar businesses.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 0.5% ad fund + $193-$346/mo POS maintenance fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 24 affiliated-owned Centers that operated for the entire calendar year 2024
* Average Gross Revenue (Average Net Sales) was calculated by taking the simple average of the 'Average Net Sales' from the Top, Third, Second, and Bottom Quartiles in Chart II (page 3), as each quartile contains an equal number of centers (6 centers each, total 24 centers). Similarly, Average EBITDAR was calculated by taking the simple average of the 'EBITDAR' from the same four quartiles. EBITDAR margin percentage was derived by dividing the calculated Average EBITDAR by the Average Gross Revenue. Revenue Top Quartile is the 'Average Net Sales' for the Top Quartile. Revenue Bottom Quartile is the 'Average Net Sales' for the Bottom Quartile. Best Guess Profit Low and High were estimated using the 'Median Performer' EBITDAR from the Bottom Quartile ($82,500) and Top Quartile ($680,000) respectively, as presented in Chart II.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,042,792
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Kwik Kar's quick-lube model targets high-traffic spots with drive-through bays for no-appointment service, a fresh twist in automotive franchising since 2024. Item 19 financials paint a picture of robust performance across its 26 corporate locations, while a stack of SBA loans hints at scalability. But with such a young system, does the data back up the hype for investors eyeing quick returns?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $291,320 to $917,050, covering build-out for those freestanding centers, equipment, and inventory—real estate leasehold improvements dominate the high end. Franchise fee is $39,900, with ongoing 6% royalties plus 0.5% ad fund and $193-$346 monthly POS fees. Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $1,042,792, but EBITDA margin sits at 0%, leading to estimated profits of $82,500-$680,000 depending on volume and ops efficiency. For a newbie brand backed by MidOcean Partners, these figures suggest strong top-line potential if you nail location and execution.
System maturity is the wildcard—franchising just kicked off in 2024 with 3 projected new units, but 13 SBA loans averaging $1,201,300 show lender confidence in funding big builds. No red flags on terminations or transfers in early FDD data, and conversion options for existing shops lower barriers. At this price point, Kwik Kar offers upside for multi-unit developers in urban/suburban markets, but the zero EBITDA margin flags tight margins—watch costs closely to hit those profit ranges.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Kwik Kar Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kwik Kar Current | $291K – $917K | $40K | 6.0% | 0 |
| 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 | $515K – $650K | $85K | 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 | $456K – $1.0M | $45K | 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.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Kwik Kar franchisees (2010 – 2017)
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.
13 SBA loans on record
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Kwik Kar franchise ranges from $291,320 to $917,050. This includes a franchise fee of $39,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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