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Automotive franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
15 automotive franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornwell · Item 19 ✓ | 10 | $174,380 – $320,680 | Medium |
| 2 | Byrider and CNAC · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $947,000 – $1,577,500 | High |
| 3 | Dollar; Dollar Rent A Car | 6 | $879,300 – $16,249,000 | High |
| 4 | Mac Tools · Item 19 ✓ | 6 | $137,885 – $418,385 | Medium |
| 5 | Meineke · Item 19 ✓ | 5 | $224,898 – $1,200,818 | Medium |
| 6 | Veron | 5 | $149,250 – $377,650 | High |
| 7 | Dealer Specialties | 3 | $17,400 – $44,900 | High |
| 8 | APLUS Area Representative | 2 | $20,000 – $38,500 | Medium |
| 9 | Jiffy Lube · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $211,000 – $510,000 | Medium |
| 10 | Midas · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $170,150 – $1,365,750 | Medium |
| 11 | Auto Select | 1 | $117,900 – $174,200 | Medium |
| 12 | Budget | 1 | $605,500 – $1,568,400 | High |
| 13 | Dentsmart | 1 | — | Medium |
| 14 | Fleet Clean · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $188,350 – $459,000 | Medium |
| 15 | Grease Monkey · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $708,057 – $2,284,321 | 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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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.