Ziebart
Automotive appearance and protection business providing rust protection, undercoating, detailing, paint and fabric protection, scratch repair, window tint, paint protection film, wraps and graphics, accessories installation, protective coatings, and glass repair or replacement for motor vehicles.
Your franchise match score
Automotive
Brand highlights
- CEOThomas A. Wolfe
- Headquarters1290 E. Maple Road, Troy, MI, 48083
- Year founded
- Year started franchising1962
- IndustryAutomotive
- Locations open96 (+4 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$370,820 - $566,100
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty8% of your gross sales, minimum $650.00 per week, on all products except those listed in Note A. For those products, the Royalty is 5% of your total weekly gross sales
- Brand fund2% of total weekly gross sales via EFT, with a cap of $30,000 per year.
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Automotive industry:
The automotive industry offers a wide range of franchise opportunities, from repair and maintenance shops to car washes and dealerships. This sector is known for its steady demand and resilience, making it a popular choice for aspiring business owners.
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-04-01
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Location data
| Total locations | 96 |
| Franchise locations | 85 |
| Corporate locations | 11 |
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