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

TOMMY'S EXPRESS does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many TOMMY'S EXPRESS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, TOMMY'S EXPRESS has 244 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is TOMMY'S EXPRESS a good franchise to buy?

TOMMY'S EXPRESS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 244+ 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.

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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.

FDD Year:

244locations

$3482K–$11847K

Since 2016

AutomotiveHolland, MITommy Enterprises, Inc.www.tommys-express.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Initial Investment

$3,482,389 – $11,846,697

Royalty Rate

4.00%

Brand Fund

1.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$476 – $476

4% royalty + 1% brand development fee + 2% local marketing + $119/week technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,713,094.65

EBITDA Margin

35%

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,747,103.86

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$817,157.94

Average EBITDA

$598,280.78

Data Based On: 197 franchised outlets open for 12 full months in 2025, segmented by duration of operation.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (39 units * $1,142,179 + 42 units * $1,402,967 + 40 units * $1,793,602 + 28 units * $1,985,779 + 48 units * $2,222,170) / 197 total units = $1,713,094.65. Calculated weighted average EBITDAR: (39 units * $1,142,179 * 15% + 42 units * $1,402,967 * 31% + 40 units * $1,793,602 * 36% + 28 units * $1,985,779 * 42% + 48 units * $2,222,170 * 41%) / 197 total units = $598,280.78. EBITDAR margin calculated as average_ebitda / average_gross_revenue = 0.3492.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,713,095

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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	$3.5M – $11.8M	$50K	4.0%	244
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
1-800-Radiator & A/C	$464K – $1.3M	$45K	8.0%	193
Automotive Services Average 24 franchises	$394K – $1.2M	$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.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3MI

4OK

5NE

6KS

7MN

8OH

9IA

10WI

11PA

12IL

13SC

14VA

15TN

+21 more states

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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.

26 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

328 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

328 Contacts Available

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

62 SBA loans

Franchising since 2013