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Lowest-churn Automotive franchises
The 15 automotive franchises with the lowest franchised-outlet closure rate (terminations + ceased operations vs. outlets, FDD Item 20) — the failure-rate signal franchisors don't advertise. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Appraisal Network | 0% | $16,700 – $44,275 | Medium |
| 2 | BMCC Franchise System · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $111,683 – $339,815 | Low |
| 3 | Dentsmart | 0% | — | Medium |
| 4 | NextCar · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $314,255 – $1,589,483 | Low |
| 5 | Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $227,700 – $938,500 | Medium |
| 6 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change; Instant Oil Change · Item 19 ✓ | 0.1% | $192,375 – $3,483,550 | Medium |
| 7 | APLUS Area Representative | 0.4% | $20,000 – $38,500 | Medium |
| 8 | 1-800-Radiator & A/C · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $463,500 – $1,314,000 | Medium |
| 9 | Budget | 0.5% | $605,500 – $1,568,400 | High |
| 10 | PacLease | 0.7% | $554,250 – $904,250 | Medium |
| 11 | Grease Monkey · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | Medium |
| 12 | PACCAR Leasing Company, a division of | 1.4% | $554,250 – $904,250 | Medium |
| 13 | SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service · Item 19 ✓ | 1.5% | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | Low |
| 14 | Avis Rent A Car and | 1.6% | $625,500 – $1,588,400 | Medium |
| 15 | Honest-1 · Item 19 ✓ | 1.6% | $2,500 – $5,000 | 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.
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