4 brands
Automotive Franchise Costs 2026
Auto repair, detailing, and mobile tool franchises. Vehicle ownership keeps growing, and these models range from zero-storefront mobile operations to full service centers.
$102K
Lowest Entry
Matco Tools
$305K
Avg. Investment
Across 4 brands
$27,500
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
4.0%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Automotive Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matco Tools | $10,000 | $102,878–$308,553 | 0% | $400,000 | ~3.7 yr |
| Meineke | $35,000 | $124,500–$374,000 | 5.0%+8.0% | $620,000 | ~40.2 yr |
| Jiffy Lube | $35,000 | $228,250–$404,750 | 3.0%+6.0% | $820,000 | ~7.7 yr |
| Maaco | $30,000 | $350,000–$550,000 | 8.0%+5.0% | $900,000 | ~50.0 yr |
Automotive Franchise Details
Matco Tools
$102,878–$308,553 total investment
$10,000
Franchise fee
0.0%
Royalty
$400,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.7 yr
Break-even est.
Equip $80,000
Inv $85,000
Mkt $5,000
WC $35,000
Meineke
$124,500–$374,000 total investment
$35,000
Franchise fee
5.0% + 8.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$620,000
Est. annual revenue
~40.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $85,000
Equip $65,000
Inv $20,000
Mkt $15,000
WC $50,000
Jiffy Lube
$228,250–$404,750 total investment
$35,000
Franchise fee
3.0% + 6.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$820,000
Est. annual revenue
~7.7 yr
Break-even est.
RE $120,000
Equip $90,000
Inv $25,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $60,000
Maaco
$350,000–$550,000 total investment
$30,000
Franchise fee
8.0% + 5.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$900,000
Est. annual revenue
~50.0 yr
Break-even est.
RE $120,000
Equip $130,000
Inv $30,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $65,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.