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Fastest-growing Automotive franchises
15 automotive franchises by net franchised-outlet change in the latest reported year (FDD Item 20). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Net outlet change | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change; Instant Oil Change · Item 19 ✓ | +101 | $192,375 – $3,483,550 | Medium |
| 2 | Jiffy Lube · Item 19 ✓ | +44 | $211,000 – $510,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Tommy's Express Car Wash · Item 19 ✓ | +38 | $3,482,389 – $4,163,279 | Low |
| 4 | Christian Brothers Automotive · Item 19 ✓ | +24 | $515,250 – $650,400 | Medium |
| 5 | Grease Monkey · Item 19 ✓ | +24 | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | Medium |
| 6 | TravelCenters of America (TA Center) · Item 19 ✓ | +19 | — | Medium |
| 7 | PACCAR Leasing Company, a division of | +18 | $554,250 – $904,250 | Medium |
| 8 | DPF Alternatives | +16 | $86,000 – $289,000 | Medium |
| 9 | Meineke · Item 19 ✓ | +14 | $224,898 – $1,200,818 | Medium |
| 10 | Rent-n-Roll · Item 19 ✓ | +14 | $703,561 – $1,687,275 | Low |
| 11 | Tank Rangers | +14 | $23,280 – $26,000 | Medium |
| 12 | Fleet Clean · Item 19 ✓ | +13 | $188,350 – $459,000 | Medium |
| 13 | TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center) | +13 | $1,174,000 – $9,032,000 | Medium |
| 14 | Auto Appraisal Network | +12 | $16,700 – $44,275 | Medium |
| 15 | Mac Tools · Item 19 ✓ | +10 | $137,885 – $418,385 | Medium |
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.