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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 | NextCar · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $314,255 – $1,589,483 | Low |
| 3 | The Doan Group · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $14,050 – $68,000 | Medium |
| 4 | Tommy's Express · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $25,406 – $902,291 | Low |
| 5 | 1-800-Radiator & A/C · Item 19 ✓ | 0.5% | $463,500 – $1,314,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Tint World · Item 19 ✓ | 1.2% | $289,950 – $469,950 | Medium |
| 7 | Ziebart · Item 19 ✓ | 1.2% | — | Medium |
| 8 | Honest-1 · Item 19 ✓ | 1.6% | $2,500 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 9 | Mac Tools Division · Item 19 ✓ | 1.6% | $121,320 – $344,275 | Medium |
| 10 | Milex/ Mr. Transmission · Item 19 ✓ | 1.8% | $267,300 – $362,700 | Medium |
| 11 | Meineke · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $224,898 – $1,200,818 | Medium |
| 12 | Priceless | Priceless Car and Truck Rental | Priceless Car and Van Rental · Item 19 ✓ | 2.7% | $214,255 – $1,826,483 | Medium |
| 13 | Priceless Car and Truck Rental Priceless Priceless Car and Van Rental · Item 19 ✓ | 2.7% | $214,255 – $1,826,483 | 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.