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Automotive franchises with disclosed Item 19 earnings
The 15 automotive franchises whose FDD makes an Item 19 financial performance representation — the brands that put their unit economics on paper. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Avg unit revenue (Item 19) | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TravelCenters of America (TA Center) · Item 19 ✓ | $8,490,022 | — | Medium |
| 2 | Byrider and CNAC · Item 19 ✓ | $7,031,288 | $947,000 – $1,577,500 | High |
| 3 | WetFuel · Item 19 ✓ | $4,966,615 | $172,000 – $490,500 | Medium |
| 4 | Rent-n-Roll · Item 19 ✓ | $1,858,965 | $703,561 – $1,687,275 | Low |
| 5 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change; Instant Oil Change · Item 19 ✓ | $1,653,141 | $192,375 – $3,483,550 | Medium |
| 6 | KAL Partz · Item 19 ✓ | $1,573,704 | $395,533 – $979,333 | Low |
| 7 | Summit Auto Calibration · Item 19 ✓ | $1,369,554 | $160,550 – $1,086,500 | Medium |
| 8 | CAR-X · Item 19 ✓ | $1,170,635 | $396,200 – $582,000 | Medium |
| 9 | Jiffy Lube · Item 19 ✓ | $1,109,718 | $211,000 – $510,000 | Medium |
| 10 | Durafleet · Item 19 ✓ | $1,033,468 | $111,300 – $153,950 | Medium |
| 11 | Auto-Lab Complete Care Care Centers (Unit) · Item 19 ✓ | $969,708 | $296,750 – $746,000 | Low |
| 12 | Mac Tools · Item 19 ✓ | $877,500 | $137,885 – $418,385 | Medium |
| 13 | EzLane Auto Auctions · Item 19 ✓ | $801,023 | $118,425 – $248,825 | Medium |
| 14 | Snap-on Tools · Item 19 ✓ | $756,290 | $223,439 – $509,283 | Medium |
| 15 | Victory Lane Center · Item 19 ✓ | $709,914 | $235,400 – $785,500 | 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, free. New to the term? What is Item 19? — the earnings disclosure, in plain English.
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