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Meineke Car Care Centers

1972

702

New
+
-1%
-1%

$45,000

$227,000

$581,000

n.a.

$915,000

$xxx,xxx

+
7.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

7.2%
-xx%

76.1%

xx%

n.a.

18.6%

xx%

n.a.

Carstar

1989

416

New
+
8%
8%

$10,000

$298,000

$804,000

n.a.

$2,265,000

$xxx,xxx

+
29.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

29.2%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists

2015

78

New
+
-11%
-11%

$40,000

$99,000

$639,000

n.a.

$288,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

96.6%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

SuperGlass Windshield Repair

1993

179

New
+
-1%
-1%

$30,000

$38,000

$113,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Tire Pros

1988

605

New
+
-3%
-3%

$7,000

$111,000

$504,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Payless Car Rental

2001

12

New
+
-50%
-50%

$45,000

$626,000

$1,608,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

RimTyme

29

New
+
-22%
-22%

$25,000

$473,000

$802,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Pirtek

1986

162

New
+
36%
36%

$55,000

$235,000

$667,000

n.a.

$937,000

$xxx,xxx

+
-14.8%
+
xx%

n.a.

-14.8%
-xx%

73.9%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

HERTZ

1925

400

New
+
3%
3%

$25,000

$879,000

$15,874,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

1-800-Radiator

2005

193

New
+
1%
1%

$45,000

$458,000

$1,269,000

n.a.

$1,674,000

$xxx,xxx

+
14.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

14.6%
-xx%

45.2%

xx%

n.a.

11.1%

xx%

n.a.

Car-X

2015

76

New
+
-20%
-20%

$25,000

$315,000

$512,000

n.a.

$778,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

64.8%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Honest-1 Auto Care

2003

61

New
+
-3%
-3%

$75,000

$256,000

$1,242,000

n.a.

$1,358,000

$xxx,xxx

+
18.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

18.2%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Midas

1956

963

New
+
-1%
-1%

$35,000

$104,000

$1,043,000

n.a.

$1,080,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

71.6%

xx%

n.a.

11.2%

xx%

n.a.

HHO Carbon Clean Systems

2021

14

New
+
40%
40%

$44,900

$108,000

$185,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Costa Oil

2020

9

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$54,900

$156,000

$1,875,000

n.a.

$221,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

77.6%

xx%

n.a.

19.3%

xx%

n.a.

Merlin Complete Auto Care

1975

24

New
+
-14%
-14%

$30,000

$265,000

$534,000

n.a.

$1,150,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

71.9%

xx%

n.a.

38.6%

xx%

n.a.

Dollar Rent A Car

2003

68

New
+
10%
10%

$25,000

$879,000

$15,874,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Christian Brothers Automotive

1996

302

New
+
14%
14%

$135,000

$550,000

$680,000

n.a.

$2,705,000

$xxx,xxx

+
9.7%
+
xx%

n.a.

9.7%
-xx%

57.8%

xx%

n.a.

10.6%

xx%

n.a.

Byrider

1989

113

New
+
-18%
-18%

$60,000

$947,000

$1,578,000

n.a.

$6,558,000

$xxx,xxx

+
15.8%
+
xx%

n.a.

15.8%
-xx%

32.6%

xx%

n.a.

5.8%

xx%

n.a.

Thrifty Car Rental

1999

73

New
+
9%
9%

$25,000

$879,000

$15,874,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Auto-Lab Complete Car Care

1989

1

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$27,500

$61,000

$527,000

n.a.

$874,000

$xxx,xxx

+
21.7%
+
xx%

n.a.

21.7%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Prime Car Wash

2019

3

New
+
50%
50%

$50,000

$1,945,000

$3,681,000

n.a.

$2,125,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

79.5%

xx%

n.a.

14.6%

xx%

n.a.

Colors On Parade

1991

223

New
+
3%
3%

$7,500

$21,000

$98,000

n.a.

$119,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Interstate All Battery Center

2000

162

New
+
-5%
-5%

$37,500

$179,000

$438,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

TravelCenters of America

1990

14

New
+
17%
17%

$130,000

$7,423,000

$49,717,000

n.a.

$10,725,000

$xxx,xxx

+
0.0%
+
xx%

n.a.

0.0%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Tint World

2007

140

New
+
39%
39%

$49,950

$240,000

$470,000

n.a.

$743,000

$xxx,xxx

+
5.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

5.5%
-xx%

79.0%

xx%

n.a.

23.0%

xx%

n.a.

GoMobile Tires

2018

26

New
+
117%
117%

$40,000

$258,000

$308,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Take 5 Oil Change

2016

173

New
+
284%
284%

$35,000

$223,000

$1,617,000

n.a.

$1,285,000

$xxx,xxx

+
24.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

24.6%
-xx%

72.6%

xx%

n.a.

27.1%

xx%

n.a.

stayfull

2018

1

New
+
0%
0%

$25,000

$122,000

$226,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Victory Lane Quick Oil Change

1986

12

New
+
-25%
-25%

$49,500

$240,000

$765,000

n.a.

$639,000

$xxx,xxx

+
9.8%
+
xx%

n.a.

9.8%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Priceless Car & Truck Rental

1997

37

New
+
-3%
-3%

$25,000

$214,000

$1,826,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
#REF!
+
xx%

n.a.

#REF!
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Spiffy

2020

16

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$117,000

$256,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Alset Auto

2020

10

New
+
400%
400%

$45,000

$103,000

$179,000

n.a.

$347,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

77.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Dealer Specialties

1995

29

New
+
-38%
-38%

$10,000

$18,000

$45,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Driverseat

2012

6

New
+
200%
200%

$29,000

$53,000

$89,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Kwik Kar

2024

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$39,900

$291,000

$1,972,000

n.a.

$1,005,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

77.4%

xx%

n.a.

14.8%

xx%

n.a.

Tommy's Express

2016

206

New
+
67%
67%

$50,000

$4,977,000

$8,522,000

n.a.

$1,567,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

U-Save Car and Truck Rental

1999

71

New
+
0%
0%

$10,000 to $800,000

$165,000

$1,520,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Mr. Transmission

1976

106

New
+
-5%
-5%

$45,000

$267,000

$363,000

n.a.

$844,000

$xxx,xxx

+
5.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

5.5%
-xx%

47.3%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Turbo Tint

1993

17

New
+
42%
42%

$45,000

$296,000

$415,000

n.a.

$1,058,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

48.7%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Dentsmart

13

New
+
-13%
-13%

$25,000

$79,000

$111,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Bumper Man

2008

132

New
+
2%
2%

$50,000

$73,000

$105,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Precision Tune Auto Care

1978

199

New
+
4%
4%

$25,000

$134,000

$310,000

n.a.

$727,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up

1982

66

New
+
-4%
-4%

$39,900

$291,000

$1,972,000

n.a.

$1,387,000

$xxx,xxx

+
5.0%
+
xx%

n.a.

5.0%
-xx%

70.2%

xx%

n.a.

14.6%

xx%

n.a.

Line-X

1999

180

New
+
-58%
-58%

$40,000

$271,000

$1,013,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

AAMCO Transmission

1963

534

New
+
-3%
-3%

$39,500

$237,000

$361,000

n.a.

$938,000

$xxx,xxx

+
5.7%
+
xx%

n.a.

5.7%
-xx%

75.3%

xx%

n.a.

18.7%

xx%

n.a.

Maaco

1972

398

New
+
-7%
-7%

$45,000

$276,000

$1,016,000

n.a.

$1,281,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

77.6%

xx%

n.a.

16.8%

xx%

n.a.

Cornwell Quality Tools

1997

793

New
+
-2%
-2%

n.a.

$175,000

$319,000

n.a.

$599,000

$xxx,xxx

+
2.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

2.2%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

ProColor Collision

2020

30

New
+
200%
200%

$20,000

$317,000

$3,130,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Rad Air Complete Car Care

1999

8

New
+
0%
0%

$49,500

$146,000

$573,000

n.a.

$1,102,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

74.7%

xx%

n.a.

21.0%

xx%

n.a.

SailTime

2009

21

New
+
-13%
-13%

$25,000

$75,000

$152,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Purrfect Auto Service

2010

18

New
+
-5%
-5%

$24,950

$149,000

$378,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

DPF Alternatives

2016

68

New
+
62%
62%

$2,500 to $50,000

$64,000

$289,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Auto Select

2005

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$2,500

$110,000

$160,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Budget Rent A Car

1960

174

New
+
-8%
-8%

$45,000

$626,000

$1,588,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Big O Tires

1982

460

New
+
8%
8%

$17,500

$376,000

$1,573,000

n.a.

$2,624,000

$xxx,xxx

+
8.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

8.5%
-xx%

56.0%

xx%

n.a.

9.8%

xx%

n.a.

Velofix

2014

34

New
+
-33%
-33%

$35,000

$203,000

$252,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

1983

40

New
+
-63%
-63%

$50,000

$2,562,000

$3,815,000

n.a.

$1,842,000

$xxx,xxx

+
14.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

14.5%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

2019

38

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$54,900

$218,000

$1,933,000

n.a.

$667,000

$xxx,xxx

+
14.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

14.9%
-xx%

72.6%

xx%

n.a.

28.5%

xx%

n.a.

Abra Auto Body & Glass

1987

57

New
+
0%
0%

$35,000

$264,000

$4,569,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Velofix

Velofix is a mobile bicycle repair and service franchise offering on-site maintenance, parts and rental fleets, serving cyclists and active customers, and known for low overhead, mobile flexibility and a franchise-ready support system.

Franchisees

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34
+
-33%
-33%
Investment

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$203,000 - $252,000
Automotive
Other Automotive

Thrifty Car Rental

Thrifty Car Rental is a vehicle-rental franchise offering airport and local car hire services, serving business and leisure travellers, and known for recognizable brand strength, broad global presence and scalable fleet-management business model.

Franchisees

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73
+
9%
9%
Investment

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$879,000 - $15,874,000
Automotive
Other Automotive

RimTyme

RimTyme Custom Wheels & Tires is an automotive retail franchise offering custom wheels, tires, and rent-to-own payment plans, serving vehicle enthusiasts seeking upgrades, and known for same-day installations, flexible financing and a targeted niche market.

Franchisees

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29
+
-22%
-22%
Investment

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$473,000 - $802,000
Automotive
Other Automotive

Purrfect Auto Service

Purrfect Auto Service is an automotive-service franchise offering full repair, maintenance, fast-lube and smog services, serving vehicle owners seeking trustworthy care, and known for ethical operations, returning parts to clients, and consistent franchisee support.

Franchisees

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18
+
-5%
-5%
Investment

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$149,000 - $378,000
Automotive
Auto Repair

SailTime

SailTime is a boating-lifestyle franchise offering fractional ownership, boat club memberships and watercraft access services, serving recreational boaters and lifestyle-seeking customers, and known for turnkey business operations, proprietary software and proven network support.

Franchisees

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21
+
-13%
-13%
Investment

?

$75,000 - $152,000
Automotive
Other Automotive

Dollar Rent A Car

Dollar Rent A Car is a car rental franchise offering affordable vehicle rental services to both leisure and business travelers. Franchisees benefit from a recognized brand and a business model designed for operational efficiency.

Franchisees

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68
+
10%
10%
Investment

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$879,000 - $15,874,000
Automotive
Other Automotive

Brake Masters

Brake Masters is an automotive repair franchise providing services including brake repair, oil changes, and general vehicle maintenance. Known for its ASE-certified technicians, the franchise emphasizes customer service and quality workmanship.

Franchisees

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27
+
0%
0%
Investment

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$1,494,000 - $2,913,000
Automotive
Auto Repair

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists is an automotive franchise offering professional wheel repair and refinishing services, including curb rash removal, color changes, and structural repairs.

Franchisees

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78
+
-11%
-11%
Investment

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$99,000 - $639,000
Automotive
Auto Repair

Dentsmart

Dentsmart is an automotive service franchise specializing in paintless dent repair, providing fast, cost-effective solutions for hail damage and minor dents.

Franchisees

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13
+
-13%
-13%
Investment

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$79,000 - $111,000
Automotive
Auto Repair

RNR Tire Express

RNR Tire Express provides a wide selection of tires and custom wheels, offering flexible payment options and excellent customer service to meet all automotive needs.

Franchisees

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169
+
22%
22%
Investment

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$704,000 - $1,687,000
Automotive
Auto Parts

‍Key Sub-Industries in Automotive Franchising

The automotive franchise industry covers several essential services, allowing franchisees to choose the best fit based on their interests and skills. Some of the key sub-industries within automotive franchising include:

  • Auto Repair and Maintenance: These franchises provide essential services such as engine repairs, brake services, tire replacement, and diagnostics. With vehicles requiring regular maintenance, these franchises offer consistent demand and repeat customers.
  • Oil Change and Quick Lube Services: Oil change franchises specialize in providing quick and efficient oil changes, filter replacements, and related services. These businesses often operate with high volume and fast service, catering to busy vehicle owners.
  • Car Detailing and Cleaning: Detailing franchises focus on providing thorough cleaning, polishing, and protective treatments for vehicles. With car owners increasingly investing in the appearance of their vehicles, detailing franchises have become a popular sub-industry.
  • Auto Parts and Accessories: Auto parts franchises supply replacement parts and accessories for vehicles, serving both DIY customers and professional mechanics. This sub-industry benefits from the growing number of car owners performing their own repairs and upgrades.

How to Choose the Right Automotive Franchise

Choosing the right automotive franchise requires evaluating factors such as the initial investment, the level of franchisor support, and the specific type of automotive services offered. With 67 franchisors operating in the automotive industry, franchisees have access to a variety of business models, from full-service repair shops to specialized detailing businesses.

Initial investments for automotive franchises can range from $50,000 to $500,000, depending on the type of services provided and the brand’s market presence.

Look for franchisors that offer comprehensive training, marketing support, and operational assistance to help you navigate the complexities of the automotive industry. A strong brand presence and a proven business model are crucial for success in this competitive sector.

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