How much revenue does a TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise is $1,647,523. The median revenue is $1,566,920.

How many TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, TOMMY'S EXPRESS has 206 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2016.

Can you get an SBA loan for a TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchises. Historical data shows 26 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $3,530,919. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is TOMMY'S EXPRESS a good franchise to buy?

TOMMY'S EXPRESS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 206+ locations, 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.

TOMMY'S EXPRESS

Tommy's Express franchises operate ultra-modern express car washes featuring innovative systems like acrylic roofs, conveyor belt washes, modular control stations, and interior vacuums for automated washing, drying, detailing, and related services. The business model centers on franchising single-unit operations or multi-unit developments, requiring substantial initial investments of $4.9M to $8.5M, including fees paid to the franchisor or affiliates. They target automobile owners and users in the growing car wash and detailing segment, competing with other fixed-site and mobile service providers.

206

Locations

$4977K–$8522K

Investment

Since 2016

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$4,976,759 – $8,522,378

Low: $4,976,759High: $8,522,378

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$98 – $98

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $98/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 164 franchised outlets open for 12 months or more in 2024. Quartile data is based on 78 franchised outlets open before January 1, 2022.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How TOMMY'S EXPRESS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 100% of Automotive Services franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Services
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Automotive Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
TOMMY'S EXPRESS Current	$5.0M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	206
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
1-800-Radiator & A/C	$464K – $1.3M	$45K	8.0%	193
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 TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$3,530,919

Total Volume

$91.8M

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.

Franchisee Contacts

349 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 TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise ranges from $4,976,759 to $8,522,378. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.