About Spiffy Franchise
Spiffy is a mobile automotive care franchise providing on demand, environmentally friendly car wash, detailing, oil change, tire installation, and fueling services delivered directly to customer locations.
The franchise fee is $40,000, and the brand has been franchising since 2020.
Owners operate specially equipped service vans that bring comprehensive car care to homes, offices, and commercial fleets.
Spiffy Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$102K
Average Investment
$141K
Maximum Investment
$181K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenues | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $101,550 – $181,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $102K–$181K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Revenues) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $36,000 | $40,000 |
| Software Set Up Fee | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Core Service Van Down Payment | $0 | $0 |
| Core Service Van Lease Payments | $3,300 | $9,900 |
| Management Training Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements, Furniture and Fixtures | $0 | $5,000 |
| Office/Warehouse Lease | $6,000 | $15,000 |
| Rent Deposits | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Supplies, Inventory, Equipment | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Computer, Hardware | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Non-Spiffy Software | $500 | $500 |
| Spiffy Software | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $1,000 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $3,000 | $9,000 |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $750 | $1,500 |
| Initial Advertising | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Professional Fees and Business Licenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $500 | $1,500 |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $500 Monthly |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses (if audit shows 2% or greater underpayment) |
| Tire Sales Royalty | 4% of Tire Sales Revenues |
| Phone Fee | $60 per phone Monthly |
| Minimum Local Advertising Spend | Not currently imposed, but may be raised to as much as $2,000 per month |
| Additional Support Fee | $200 per hour |
| Inventory and Supplies | Varies |
| Additional Training | Currently $500 per person per day plus out-of-pocket expenses and travel |
| Convention | Varies |
| Customer Complaint Fee | Varies, our costs and expenses |
| Site Evaluation and/or Inspection Fees | Cost and expenses |
| Attorney’s Fees and Costs, and Arbitration | Depends on what we spend |
| Management Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Late Fee | 2% of fees due |
| Interest | 18% per month or highest rate allowed by law |
| Late Report Fee | $200 per late report |
| Insufficient Funds | $50 per violation plus any fee charged us for uncollected funds |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Enforcement Costs | Will vary |
| Insurance Premium Reimbursement | Varies according to plan and provider |
| Tax Reimbursement | Varies |
| Refurbishing Reimbursement | Varies |
| Continued Operation After Expiration | Greater of $1,000 or 150% of royalties Weekly |
| Fines | Up to $1,000 per infraction |
| Third Party Supplier Charges | Your share of any charges billed to us on behalf of your business |
| Business Directory Listings | Actual out-of-pocket costs |
| Data Inspections and Reimbursement | Varies |
| Legal Fees | Varies |
| Quality Control Review Services | Costs and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 130 hours |
| Classroom Training | 70 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 60 hours |
| Training Location | Spiffy U Online, Durham, NC, Your Location |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer additional or supplemental training at its sole discretion or upon franchisee request, charging a then-current additional training fee plus expenses. While most additional training is optional, attendance may be required for some courses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | the lesser of (i) 100,000 people, as determined by the latest U.S. Census data or other data we deem reliable or (ii) a 20-mile radius of the approved location for your Franchised Business. |
| Description | Franchisees are granted a designated territory where the franchisor will not establish or operate, or license others to operate, a SPIFFY-branded mobile car care business, except as part of the National Accounts program. The business operates as a mobile, on-demand car care service at customer residential, office park, or fleet sites. Franchisees are restricted to offering approved products and services only within their territory, unless prior written permission is obtained from the franchisor. The territory is not exclusive, and franchisees may face competition from other SPIFFY businesses (franchised or company-owned) or other channels of distribution controlled by the franchisor. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One 5-year renewal term |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in good standing, provide timely notice, agree to the then-current franchise agreement terms (which may differ materially), make required business upgrades, secure premises and vehicle possession for the renewal term, sign a general release, and pay a $5,000 renewal fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must assume obligations, complete training, provide documents, update business and vans, have possession of lease and vehicles, execute new agreements, meet credit/character/business qualifications, release franchisor from claims, and pay a $10,000 transfer fee. Guarantees and share restriction agreements are required for entities. Franchisor has a 45-day right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination occurs for events like bankruptcy, abandonment, unauthorized transfers, criminal conduct, repeated defaults, failure to open the business within six months, or operating under unauthorized trademarks. Termination with notice and opportunity to cure (generally 15 days) applies to non-compliance, non-payment, health/safety hazards, misuse of marks/system, false records, poor credit, vehicle defaults, unauthorized out-of-territory activities, failure to meet customer ratings, high vehicle damage rates, or insufficient funds. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the franchise term, franchisees and owners cannot own, manage, advise, or have interest in any competitive mobile car care business, offer/grant competitive franchises, or perform acts injurious to the SPIFFY brand. For 2 years after termination/expiration, franchisees and owners cannot engage in any similar business within their territory, development area, or within 10 miles of any other SPIFFY business, or solicit employees/customers of the franchised business or other SPIFFY businesses. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The franchisor encourages but does not require personal supervision. The business must be directly supervised and managed on-site by a qualified Operations Manager, approved by the franchisor, who has completed the training program and signed a confidentiality and non-competition agreement. The Operations Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the franchise entity. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase all goods, services, inventory, computer hardware or software, supplies, and equipment from franchisor-approved or designated vendors, which may include the franchisor or its affiliates. The franchisor and its affiliate are exclusive suppliers of van wraps, equipment for vans, chemicals, towels, wash materials, oils, filters, uniforms, and tires. Smartphones and Spiffy proprietary software are exclusively supplied by the franchisor or its affiliate. Credit card processing services must be approved by the franchisor. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor reserves the right to revoke approval for any item or supplier with 30 days' notice and to modify standards and specifications for all required goods and services. Franchisees are required to lease Core Service Vans from a designated supplier and must use smartphones and Spiffy proprietary software exclusively supplied by the franchisor or its affiliate. Franchisees must use the franchisor-approved credit card processing service. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $156,683 or 48.93% of total income of $320,213 from franchisee purchases of supplies and inventory. The franchisor also reserves the right to receive rebates, discounts, fees, commissions, or other payments based on required purchases or leases or from Third Party Service Partners and National Account customers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither the franchisor nor any of its affiliates offer direct or indirect financing, nor do they guarantee any lease, note, or other obligations of the franchisee. |
Spiffy Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.1M
Median Revenue
$844K
Revenue Range
$106K – $3.4M
Sample Size
21 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Spiffy Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSpiffy has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Spiffy System Growth
Total Units
38
Franchised
8
Company-Owned
30
Spiffy currently operates 8 franchised locations and 30 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 23 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 38 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 11 states: CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, RI, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$320K
Net Income
$46K
Total Assets
$511K
Audited by ROMEO, WIGGINS & COMPANY, L.L.P. for year ending December 31.
Spiffy Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Spiffy franchise ranges from $101,550 to $181,400, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Spiffy charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Revenues contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Spiffy Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Spiffy to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Spiffy franchise owners report average revenue of $1.1M and median revenue of $844K. This is based on a sample of 21 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Spiffy has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $101,550-$181,400, a 7% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $101,550 to $181,400 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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