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Lowest-royalty Automotive franchises
The 15 automotive franchises with the lowest ongoing royalty (FDD Item 6). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Royalty | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProColor Collision | 3% | $38,300 – $199,500 | Medium |
| 2 | Detail Garage · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | — | Low |
| 3 | NextCar · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $314,255 – $1,589,483 | Low |
| 4 | NextCar NextCar All Vehicle Rentals · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $315,384 – $1,592,533 | High |
| 5 | Priceless | Priceless Car and Truck Rental | Priceless Car and Van Rental · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $214,255 – $1,826,483 | Medium |
| 6 | Priceless Car and Truck Rental Priceless Priceless Car and Van Rental · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $214,255 – $1,826,483 | Medium |
| 7 | Tommy's Express · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $25,406 – $902,291 | Low |
| 8 | Ideal Automotive Broker Franchising, LLC (Broker) | 5% | $164,109 – $405,049 | Medium |
| 9 | Ideal Automotive Dealer | 5% | $514,450 – $2,636,200 | Medium |
| 10 | Lubemaxx Lube and Oil | West Coast Tires & Auto Center | West Coast Tires and Truck Center | Wheelmaxx Offroad and Auto Repair | Wheelmaxx Wheels and Tires | 5% | $268,700 – $596,500 | Medium |
| 11 | Rent-n-Roll | RNR Custom Wheels & Tires | RNR TIRE EXPRESS | RNR Tire Express · Item 19 ✓ | 5% | $703,561 – $1,687,275 | Low |
| 12 | Black Optix Tint · Item 19 ✓ | 6% | $173,100 – $309,000 | Low |
| 13 | Hho | 6% | $108,380 – $185,330 | Medium |
| 14 | Honest-1 · Item 19 ✓ | 6% | $2,500 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 15 | Ideal Automotive Services | 6% | $437,500 – $1,085,000 | 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.
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