The

5

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Other Automotive

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

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Other automotive franchises operate in specialized vehicle services such as glass repair, paint protection, tinting, and industrial maintenance.

These concepts often benefit from recurring demand, mobile or light-footprint operations, and scalable regional models, making capital efficiency and system scale especially important in performance comparisons.

Below are the top 5 Other Automotive franchises based on investment efficiency, system strength, and franchisee momentum.

Colors On Parade

7.9
/
10

Colors On Parade is an automotive franchise specializing in mobile paint and dent repair services, providing high-quality and convenient cosmetic repairs for vehicles.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

223
+
3%
3%
Franchise fee

?

$7,500
Investment

?

$21,000 - $98,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$119,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Colors On Parade provides mobile automotive paint repair services to dealerships, fleets, and consumers. Its high ranking reflects exceptional capital efficiency paired with strong system scale.

  • Large system with 223 franchisees
  • Very low average investment (~$60K)
  • Strong 0.50x payback
  • Stable franchisee growth supports durability

Tint World

7.6
/
10

Automotive styling and window tinting franchise offering services such as window tinting, vehicle wraps, and automotive accessories, enhancing the appearance and functionality of vehicles.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

140
+
39%
39%
Franchise fee

?

$49,950
Investment

?

$240,000 - $470,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$743,000

+
5.5%
5.5%
Operating Profit

?

23.0%

Our score
7.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Tint World offers automotive styling services including window tinting, electronics, and protective coatings. Its position is supported by balanced unit economics and steady expansion.

  • Established system with 140 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$356K)
  • Attractive 0.48x payback
  • Healthy franchisee growth (~39%)

Pirtek

7.2
/
10

Hydraulic hose repair and replacement franchise serving industrial and commercial customers, providing on-site hydraulic hose and fitting services to minimize downtime.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

162
+
36%
36%
Franchise fee

?

$55,000
Investment

?

$235,000 - $667,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$937,000

+
-14.8%
-14.8%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Pirtek delivers on-site hydraulic hose replacement and industrial maintenance services. The brand ranks well due to dependable capital performance and solid network scale.

  • Large network with 162 franchisees
  • Mid-range investment (~$451K)
  • Efficient 0.48x payback
  • Consistent franchisee growth (~36%)

Glass Doctor

7.0
/
10

Glass Doctor specializes in glass repair and replacement services for residential and commercial properties, offering professional glass solutions for windows, doors, and other glass surfaces, providing expert craftsmanship and reliable service for all glass-related needs.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

131
+
-9%
-9%
Franchise fee

?

$59,900
Investment

?

$153,000 - $323,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$537,000

+
4.2%
4.2%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.0
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Glass Doctor provides residential, commercial, and automotive glass repair and replacement services. Its ranking reflects strong system size and solid economics, offset by slower expansion.

  • Established footprint with 131 franchisees
  • Moderate investment (~$238K)
  • Competitive 0.44x payback
  • Slightly negative franchisee growth limits upside

Novus Glass

6.8
/
10

Automotive glass repair and replacement franchise, offering high-quality glass repair services for windshields and windows, ensuring safety and visibility for vehicles.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

128
+
-14%
-14%
Franchise fee

?

$10,500
Investment

?

$70,000 - $285,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$442,000

+
-3.1%
-3.1%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

`Novus Glass specializes in automotive glass repair with an emphasis on windshield restoration. The brand benefits from a capital-light model and sizable franchise base.

  • System size of 128 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$178K)
  • Solid 0.40x payback
  • Declining franchisee growth weighs on score

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