The

3

best

Auto Parts

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Auto-parts franchises operate within the automotive aftermarket, supplying replacement parts, tools, batteries, tires, and related services to consumers and professional repair shops.

These businesses are closely tied to vehicle age, repair demand, and recurring maintenance needs, with scale, distribution efficiency, and capital intensity playing a major role in performance.

Below are the top 3 auto-parts franchises in the market today, highlighting the brands that combine scale, growth, and efficient investment profiles.

Big O Tires

8.1
/
10

Big O Tires offers comprehensive automotive services and tire products for maintenance and repairs.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

460
+
8%
8%
Franchise fee

?

$17,500
Investment

?

$376,000 - $1,573,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,624,000

+
8.5%
8.5%
Operating Profit

?

9.8%

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Big O Tires operates full-service automotive tire and repair centers offering tires, maintenance, and repair services.
Its ranking is driven by excellent payback economics, massive system scale, and stable long-term demand.

  • Large system with 460 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$974.5K) relative to service scope
  • Strong 0.37x payback, among the best in the category
  • Steady franchisee growth (~8%) supports continued expansion

Cornwell Quality Tools

7.9
/
10

Cornwell Quality Tools is a tool distribution franchise offering high-quality automotive tools and equipment to professional mechanics.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

793
+
-2%
-2%
Franchise fee

?

n.a.
Investment

?

$175,000 - $319,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$599,000

+
2.2%
2.2%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Cornwell Quality Tools is a mobile automotive tool franchise serving professional mechanics and repair shops.
Its ranking reflects elite scale and capital efficiency despite modest system contraction.

  • Very large system with 793 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$247K)
  • Attractive 0.41x payback
  • Slight franchisee decline (~-2%) modestly impacts ranking

Mighty Auto Parts

7.2
/
10

Automotive parts distribution franchise supplying quality aftermarket parts, fluids, and chemicals to automotive professionals, ensuring reliable and cost-effective repairs.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

90
+
-6%
-6%
Franchise fee

?

$0.035 per vehicle
Investment

?

$248,000 - $571,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$1,588,000

+
6.2%
6.2%
Operating Profit

?

4.2%

Our score
7.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Mighty Auto Parts distributes aftermarket automotive parts to professional repair shops through a route-based model.
Its ranking is driven by exceptional payback efficiency and manageable startup costs.

  • Established system with 90 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$409.5K)
  • Outstanding 0.26x payback, one of the strongest in auto services
  • Mild franchisee contraction (~-6%) weighs slightly on ranking

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