Question 1

How much does it cost to open a automotive franchise?

Accepted Answer

The average initial investment for automotive franchises ranges from $472K to $1.2M. The average franchise fee is $40K. Investment requirements vary significantly by brand, location, and format.

Question 2

What are the largest automotive franchise brands?

Accepted Answer

The largest automotive franchises by location count include: JIFFY LUBE (1,721 locations), MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO (1,502 locations), VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE OR INSTANT OIL CHANGE (1,071 locations), MIDAS SHOP (941 locations), Meineke (716 locations). These established brands offer proven systems and widespread brand recognition.

Question 3

What are the most affordable automotive franchises?

Accepted Answer

The most affordable automotive franchises include: Carstar (from $24K), Fix Auto (from $55K), NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS (from $70K), MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO (from $108K), Tire Pros (from $111K). Lower investment franchises may have smaller territories, home-based models, or mobile concepts.

Question 4

How many automotive franchise opportunities are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 29 automotive franchises in our database with FDD filings. Together, these brands operate 11,815 franchise locations across the United States.

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