Automotive Services Franchises: Owner-Verified Performance Data

See how today’s top automotive franchises are really performing, straight from the owners running them.

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Franchising in the Automotive Sector: What Owners Want You to Know

Automotive services is one of franchising’s most essential sectors. With the average car now over 14 years old, demand for repairs, tires, and maintenance continues to grow even as consumers pull back elsewhere.

The 2026 Automotive Services Franchise Performance Report draws on independent survey responses from more than 1,680 automotive franchisees, giving prospective owners a clear look at what it actually takes to run one of these businesses.

Whether you’re weighing a quick lube concept against a full-service repair center, or trying to understand the return on investment, this report puts owner-reported data behind your decision.

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Inside the Automotive Franchise Report

The report breaks down findings from an independent survey of franchise owners across 13 leading automotive brands. Get the details on income potential, staffing and parts challenges, and what separates the highest-rated systems from the rest.

  • Highest-income automotive brands
  • Most common automotive franchise models, from quick lube to collision repair
  • Biggest operational challenges, including parts sourcing and technician shortages
  • Investment ranges and capital requirements across the sector

Highest-income automotive brands

Most common automotive franchise models, from quick lube to collision repair

Biggest operational challenges, including parts sourcing and technician shortages

Investment and capital requirements

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Use FBR's Research to Find Your Best Franchise Fit

Choosing a franchise is about more than a recognizable brand name. The best insights often come directly from the people already operating the business.

FBR’s independent research helps prospective franchise owners:

  • Evaluate franchisor leadership, support, training, and culture through real franchisee feedback
  • Identify top-performing franchise systems based on owner satisfaction ratings
  • Compare franchise opportunities across commercial cleaning, residential services, restoration, and specialty maintenance categories
  • Build a more informed shortlist before speaking with franchisors or reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents

 

Build a Shortlist with Confidence!

Use FBR’s independent research as the foundation for your due diligence—before reviewing the FDD or speaking to franchisors.

Download the 2026 Automotive Performance Report now.

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“During my research, I used the FBR website, Top lists, and Franchisee Satisfaction Reports to examine the rankings and ratings of various franchise opportunities. As I compared all of the options, Christian Brothers Automotive consistently resonated with me above all others.”

Cal Pascanu, Christian Brothers Automotive Franchisee