About Summit Auto Calibration Franchise
Summit Auto Calibration is an automotive services franchise specializing in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration.
As modern vehicles become increasingly equipped with cameras, sensors, and radar systems that power safety features like lane departure warnings and automatic braking, these systems require precise calibration after windshield replacements and certain repairs.
Summit Auto Calibration fills this growing need with a focused service offering under SAC Holding Co LLC.
Summit Auto Calibration Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$161K
Average Investment
$624K
Maximum Investment
$1.1M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 9% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your Gross Revenue, subject to increase to up to 3% of Gross Revenue | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $160,550 – $1,086,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $161K–$1.1M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (9% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of your Gross Revenue, subject to increase to up to 3% of Gross Revenue) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Real Estate Acquisition | $0 | $0 |
| Design/Architectural Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Site Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $5,000 | $850,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $70,000 | $100,000 |
| Exterior & Interior Signage | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $50 | $500 |
| Computer Systems | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Insurance | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $30,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee; 50% for existing franchisee; $1,500 for entity owned/controlled by franchisee; $3,500 for spouse, parent or child upon death or permanent disability |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $200, subject to increase at any time up to $2,500 monthly, and thereafter annually by up to 10% |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses |
| Late Charge | $150 |
| Interest Charge | 18% of overdue amount or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is lower |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $150 per occurrence |
| Relocation Fee | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Initial Training (additional or replacement trainee) | $1,500 for each additional or replacement trainee |
| Additional Training - Courses | $300 for tuition per person per course, subject to increase |
| Additional Training – Franchisee Convention or Business Meeting | $500 registration fee per person, subject to increase |
| Costs to Obtain Missed Mandatory Training | Actual expenses charged by a third-party vendor and/or incurred by our training personnel |
| Remedial Training Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for each trainer, plus travel and other expenses. Current rate is $1,250 per trainer per day |
| Interim Management Support Fee | 20% of Gross Revenue during the interim management period, plus all travel expenses |
| Operational Standard Violation Fee | $500-$2,500 per occurrence |
| Evaluation Fee of Unapproved Item or Supplier | Actual costs of inspection and/or testing |
| Quality Review Services | Actual costs |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and other actual expenses |
| Liquidated Damages – Default and Termination of Franchise | Up to 24 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions |
| Liquidated Damages – Breach of Confidentiality or Non-Competition Covenant | $100,000, plus our attorney’s fees |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Reimbursement of fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | at least 2 weeks, but no more than 6 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 27 |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Franchisor's headquarters and/or an affiliate-owned outlet, or another location specified by Franchisor (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| Additional Training | Mandatory or optional additional training programs may be offered, including national business meetings or annual conventions, for up to 8 days per year at a designated location. Franchisees are responsible for tuition/attendance fees and all incidental expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | approximately a 30-mile radius |
| Description | Franchisees have the right to establish and operate one Summit Auto Calibration outlet within a territory defined after site identification and acceptance. The territory will be approximately a 30-mile radius surrounding the premises, determined individually based on area demographics. While the franchisor will not open another dedicated Summit Auto Calibration outlet within the franchisee's territory, it reserves the right to compete through other channels (e.g., internet, catalog sales) and to service national accounts within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Provide written notice 6 months before term end, be in full compliance, not committed 3+ defaults, complete required additional training, have right to occupy premises or approved relocation, repair/upgrade equipment to current specifications, execute general release, execute new franchise agreement, and pay successor agreement fee. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee; 50% for existing franchisee; $1,500 for entity owned/controlled by franchisee; $3,500 for spouse, parent or child upon death or permanent disability |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must meet franchisor's standards for franchisees, have sufficient business experience and financial resources, complete initial training, all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors must be paid, transferee must execute franchisor's then-standard franchise agreement (without initial franchise fee), franchisee and transferee must execute a general release, franchisee must subordinate claims against transferee to franchisor, franchisor must approve material terms of transfer, and lessor's consent to lease assignment/sublet is required. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate immediately without opportunity to cure for material misrepresentation, failure to acquire/open business within specified time, cessation of operations for 5+ days, loss of premises possession (unless faultless and timely relocation applied), failure to restore premises after casualty, failure to pay taxes, default under mortgage/lease, failure to attend mandatory training (2+ consecutive occasions), understatement of Gross Revenue (2+ occasions), failure to comply with insurance covenants, unauthorized transfer, failure to transfer upon death/disability, conviction of felony/crime damaging goodwill, adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, concealment of revenues/false reports, threat to public health/safety, refusal of inspection/audit, unauthorized use of IP, non-compliance with non-compete, 3+ defaults or 2+ notices of default in 12 months, 2+ insufficient funds checks in 12 months, default under other agreements, or termination without cause. Curable defaults (e.g., non-payment) have a 5-day cure period, but repeated curable defaults become non-curable. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the agreement, franchisees and principals may not divert customers, participate in any vehicle camera/sensor calibration business (other than the franchised business), or perform acts injurious to the Marks/System. For 24 months after termination/expiration, they may not divert customers, participate in any competitive business within 30 miles of the former territory or any other Summit Auto Calibration outlet, or perform acts injurious to the Marks/System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement neither requires nor recommends personal day-to-day operation. Franchisees may appoint a non-owner general manager who must meet franchisor qualifications, complete training, and devote full time to the business without competitive interests. The franchisee remains ultimately responsible for compliance with standards. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all equipment, technology, inventory, supplies and services from designated suppliers or in accordance with franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and designated suppliers, which are updated periodically. Franchisees must request prior written approval for unapproved items or suppliers, which may involve inspection and testing for an evaluation fee. Approval may be revoked if standards are not met. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither the franchisor nor its affiliates have received revenue, rebates, discounts, or other material consideration from franchisees' required purchases or leases from suppliers. However, they may do so in the future and keep any such benefits. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. |
Summit Auto Calibration Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.4M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Summit Auto Calibration Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSummit Auto Calibration 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.
Summit Auto Calibration System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Summit Auto Calibration currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Net Income
$-32.55
Total Assets
$25K
Summit Auto Calibration Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Summit Auto Calibration franchise ranges from $160,550 to $1,086,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Summit Auto Calibration charges a royalty fee of 9% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 1% of your Gross Revenue, subject to increase to up to 3% of Gross Revenue contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Summit Auto Calibration 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 Summit Auto Calibration to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Summit Auto Calibration franchise owners report average revenue of $1.4M. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Summit Auto Calibration has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $160,550-$1,086,500, a 9% of Gross Revenue 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 $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $160,550 to $1,086,500 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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