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TURBO TINT

TURBO TINT

Turbo Tint franchises specialize in the installation and service of automotive window tint, automotive paint protection film, architectural window tint, and automotive accessories, offered as start-up businesses by Moran Industries, Inc. d/b/a Moran Family of Brands. Franchisees operate stores under the Turbo Tint brand with a proprietary operating system, confidential manual, and protected 4-mile radius territories, targeting the general public including vehicle owners and those needing architectural tinting services. The business model involves initial investments ranging from $301,010 to $434,900 for a single unit, with options for multi-unit developments.

23locations
$301K–$435K
Since 1996
ServicesOrland Park, ILwww.moranfamilyofbrands.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$45,000
Initial Investment
$301,010 – $434,900
Royalty Rate
7.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$465 – $570

7% royalty + 1% creative fund + $350/mo POS system fee + $115-$220/mo CORE software fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$535,810.64
Median Gross Revenue
$915,503.39
Top Quartile Revenue
$874,239.9
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$451,203.33

Data Based On: 10 Turbo Tint Stores open for the full year 2024, as presented in Sales Table 1, and 8 Turbo Tint Stores open for the full year 2024, as presented in GPM Table 2, during the Measurement Period (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024).

* Average Gross Revenue was calculated as a weighted average across the two sales ranges in Sales Table 1: (2 stores × $874,239.90 + 8 stores × $451,203.33) / 10 total stores = $535,810.64. Note that this calculated value differs from the 'Average Gross Sales' ($662,721.62) provided in the 'TOTAL' row of Sales Table 1, but the weighted average was used as per instructions for segmented data. Median Gross Revenue derived from the 'Median Sales' in the 'TOTAL' row of Sales Table 1. Revenue Top Quartile uses the 'Average Gross Sales' from 'Range 1' in Sales Table 1 (representing the top 20% of stores). Revenue Bottom Quartile uses the 'Average Gross Sales' from 'Range 2' in Sales Table 1 (representing the lower 80% of stores). Best guess profit range (low/high) could not be determined as 'Gross Profit Margin' from GPM Table 2 explicitly excludes significant operating expenses (rent, royalty fees, advertising, taxes, start-up costs, insurance) and no further information on these expenses was provided.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $535,811

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TURBO TINT Franchise Analysis

What if a franchise in the niche window tinting space showed a massive gap between average and median revenues, hinting at high performers amid a small network? Turbo Tint's Item 19 disclosures reveal earnings data that could reshape your view of its potential, while steady SBA lending and rapid recent growth add layers to the story. Is this the untapped opportunity in automotive services, or does the disparity signal risks worth probing deeper?

Item 7 outlines the initial investment for a Turbo Tint unit at $301,010 to $434,900, including a $45,000 franchise fee, build-out, equipment for tinting and accessories, and initial inventory. Ongoing fees hit 7% royalty plus 1% brand fund, plus fixed $350/month POS and $115-$220/month CORE software—pushing total outflows higher than the headline rates suggest. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $535,811 across units, but the median jumps to $915,503, indicating a few powerhouse stores lift the average while many lag, so profitability hinges on location and execution in those protected 4-mile territories.

System health per Item 20 shows expansion from 17 to 23 locations (+35% in 2024), with 20 projected new units signaling franchisor confidence since 1996. Only 1 non-renewal and 16 SBA loans averaging $240,050 reflect franchisee financing access, though Item 3 notes a royalty collection lawsuit for breach— a minor flag in a stable Moran Family of Brands operation. For investors eyeing auto services, the revenue upside tempts if you can hit median levels, but low unit count means less proven scale versus risk.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How TURBO TINT Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
TURBO TINT
Current
$301K – $435K$45K7.0%23
Tire Pros$12K – $137K$7KN/A644
MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK)$189K – $4.3M$3KN/A340
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE$515K – $650K$85K50.0%302
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE$530K – $645K$135K50.0%265
TOMMY'S EXPRESS$5.0M – $8.5M$50K4.0%206
Automotive Services Average
24 franchises
$456K – $1.0M$45K12.8%

* 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

Top States
1TX
5
2FL
4
3OK
3
4CO
2
5GA
2
6NV
2
7LA
1
8AZ
1
9MD
1
10NC
1
11TN
1
12IL
0
13KS
0

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TURBO TINT franchisees (20212025)

Total Loans
16
Average Loan
$240,050
Total Volume
$3.8M
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.

16 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

33 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

33 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Royalty collection suit for breach of franchise agreement

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
1
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
1
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a TURBO TINT franchise ranges from $301,010 to $434,900. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.