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Best Automotive franchises by the FDD numbers
The 13 automotive franchises that clear both bars a buyer should demand: they disclose Item 19 earnings, and their franchised-outlet closure rate beats the category median (FDD Item 20). Ranked by closure rate — lowest first. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMCC Franchise System · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $111,683 – $339,815 | Low |
| 2 | Christian Brothers Automotive · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $515,250 – $650,400 | Medium |
| 3 | NextCar · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $314,255 – $1,589,483 | Low |
| 4 | Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $227,700 – $938,500 | Medium |
| 5 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change; Instant Oil Change · Item 19 ✓ | 0.1% | $192,375 – $3,483,550 | Medium |
| 6 | 1-800-Radiator & A/C · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $463,500 – $1,314,000 | Medium |
| 7 | Grease Monkey · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | Medium |
| 8 | Tommy's Express Car Wash · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $3,482,389 – $4,163,279 | Low |
| 9 | SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service · Item 19 ✓ | 1.5% | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | Low |
| 10 | Honest-1 · Item 19 ✓ | 1.6% | $2,500 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 11 | Mac Tools · Item 19 ✓ | 1.9% | $137,885 – $418,385 | Medium |
| 12 | Meineke · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $224,898 – $1,200,818 | Medium |
| 13 | Priceless Car and Truck Rental · Item 19 ✓ | 2.7% | $214,255 – $1,826,483 | Low |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against automotive peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.