How much revenue does a Kwik Kar franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Kwik Kar franchise is $1,042,791.5.

How much profit can you make with a Kwik Kar franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Kwik Kar franchise ranges from $82,500 to $680,000 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Kwik Kar franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Kwik Kar franchises. Historical data shows 13 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Kwik Kar franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,201,300. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Kwik Kar a good franchise to buy?

Kwik Kar shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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.

$291K–$917K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

AutomotiveGreenwood Village, COMidOcean Partners V, L.P.www.kwikkar.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$39,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$291,320 – $917,050

Low: $291,320High: $917,050

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$193 – $346

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 0.5% ad fund + $193-$346/mo POS maintenance fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average EBITDA

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

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	$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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Kwik Kar franchisees (2010 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,201,300

Total Volume

$15.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

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 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.