Awards›2026›Best Automotive Franchise

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Best Automotive Franchise 2026

Top franchise in the automotive industry.

25 winners · Based on verified FDD data · Updated annually

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How the Industry Score is Calculated

Uses the same overall scoring methodology but filtered to only franchises within this specific industry category.

Transparency25%

Earnings disclosure, fee clarity, and FDD completeness

System Health20%

Unit count, growth trend, and system stability

Earnings Data15%

Item 19 disclosure and revenue data quality

Legal Record12%

Litigation and bankruptcy history

Investment Accessibility10%

Cash requirements, investment cost, and financing availability

Franchisee Retention10%

Unit closure rate, transfer rate, and growth trend

Maturity8%

Years franchising and management depth

Midas International

2-10% of Net Revenue; up to 11% in certain cases for a Co-Branding Shop franchise

$135.00/month (Monthly License Fee)

6% of Gross Revenues

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

6% of Gross Revenue

7% of Gross Sales

7% of Gross Revenues

3% of Monthly Gross Sales

Mr. Transmission Milex Complete Auto Care

7% of Weekly Gross Sales, or a minimum of $250 (whichever is greater)

5% of Gross Sales (2.5% for first 180 days for new franchises)

Colors On Parade

9% of the total amount of the Gross Sales within the Designated Area

Love Limo Blue Line

26% of net voucher amount + $1.00 per voucher

Greater of an annual minimum royalty of $20,800 or a calculated royalty based on percentages of Gross Revenues (7% for exhaust systems, 5.5% for engine/transmission replacement/diagnostics/mounts/scheduled maintenance, 4% for batteries, 3% for tires/inspections/towing, 5% for all other Authorized Products and Services)

4% of Gross Sales

Allstate Private Car

33% Voucher Processing Fee of Gross Fare

8% of gross receipts

Summit Auto Calibration

9% of Gross Revenue

Moran Family of Brands

6.5% of Gross Revenue; $200 per week minimum royalty

6.5% of Gross Revenue; $150 per week minimum royalty

$56.00/week (single-shift) or $80.00/week (double-shift)

Michelin Retread Technologies (Michelin Commercial Service Network) Exemptions

Not disclosed as a percentage of gross sales.

22% based on Gross Revenues

Nautical Boat Clubs

6% of Gross Sales

Methodology

Rankings are calculated from verified Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data. Scores are based on a weighted composite of transparency, system health, earnings disclosure, legal record, and franchise maturity. No franchise can pay for a higher ranking. Data is sourced from state franchise registry filings. See our Disclaimer for more information.