TINT WORLD
Tint World franchises Automotive Styling Centers that specialize in the retail sale and installation of automotive window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coatings, detailing services, and other approved products including marine, residential, and commercial window film and surface coatings. The business model licenses the TINT WORLD system, encompassing trademarks, store designs, operating procedures, supplier relationships, and training to franchisees operating fixed-location retail centers with optional mobile services. Target markets include retail consumers, auto dealerships, fleets, insurance companies, government agencies, and commercial customers.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (min $500/wk after 6 months) + up to 6% NAF ad fund (min $1,000/wk) + $700/mo technology + $249/mo center operations software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 90 Tint World Franchise Centers open for two or more full Calendar Years, reporting 2024 Year-End P&L data. Operating Expenses and EBITDA are based on 80 of these 90 centers.
* All figures are extracted from Table 1-E '2024 YEAR-END P&L FOR 90 TINT WORLD® CENTERS REPORTING' on page 6, representing centers open for two or more full calendar years. The 'Top 50%' and 'Bottom 50%' gross sales figures are used for revenue_top_quartile and revenue_bottom_quartile, respectively, as they represent the average of the top/bottom halves of the data. The 'average_net_profit' is set to the 'average_ebitda' value as, per the FDD's definition of Operating Expenses on page 2, they exclude interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, making the EBITDA calculation (Gross Profit - Operating Expenses) equivalent to net profit before these specific items. The reported average EBITDA ($208,526) was verified by subtracting the sum of listed average operating expenses ($437,622) from the average Gross Profit ($646,148). 'best_guess_profit_low' and 'best_guess_profit_high' are set to null due to the absence of sufficient data on the range or variability of additional excluded expenses beyond what is explicitly provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How TINT WORLD Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TINT WORLD Current | $240K – $450K | $50K | 6.0% | 139 |
| 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.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TINT WORLD franchisees (2012 – 2025)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
311 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 TINT WORLD franchise ranges from $239,950 to $449,950. This includes a franchise fee of $49,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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