Auto SelectFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Auto Select franchise requires a total initial investment of $110K – $160K, including a $3K franchise fee. The 2009 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2009 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $110K – $160K
- 12th pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- N/A
- 43rd pct Automotive
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Automotive avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $110K – $160K including a $3K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 100/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Auto Select, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- WI
- HQ
- 614 Lances Circle, Hatley, WI 54440
Overview
About
Auto Select franchisees operate automotive service and repair facilities, likely offering diagnostics, maintenance, and mechanical work. Day-to-day operations include customer vehicle intake, technician management, parts procurement, warranty work, and service billing. Franchisees pay royalties based on gross receipts while operating independently under the Auto Select brand.
- CEO
- Michael J. Molitor, Sr.
- Headquarters
- WI
- Founded
- 2000
- FDD year
- 2009
FDD Item 7 · 2009 filing · 10 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3K | $3K | |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $2K | $2K | |
| Real Estate Rent + Security Deposit or Mortgage Purchase | $3K | $5K | |
| Opening Inventory | $20K | $30K | |
| Equipment, Signs, Small Tools and Freight | $80K | $120K | |
| Computer System | $2K | $3K | |
| Administrative Supplies | $1K | $1K | |
| Insurance | $900 | $1K | |
| Pre-paid Expenses | $1K | $2K | |
| Working Capital | $5K | $10K | |
| Total initial investment | $117K | $176K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $110K – $160K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $3K – $3K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of $700 or 5% of Gross Receipts
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $2K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Automotive averages
How Auto Select Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- N/A
- Opened
- N/A
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- N/A
No multi-year history disclosed and no opening/closing activity in the last reporting year.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Auto Select presents HIGH RISK due to franchisor going concern status, active litigation, undisclosed financials, unknown unit economics, and lack of territorial protection — suggesting a financially distressed and legally vulnerable system.
Litigation (Item 3)
1 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 100 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE — indicates financial distress or operational instability at corporate level
- 02HIGHActive litigation involving franchisor (Michael J. Molitor, Sr.) and parent entity raises governance and legal risk concerns
- 03MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed — inability to assess unit-level profitability or ROI on $110k-$160k investment
- 04MINORUnknown unit count and growth trajectory — suggests shrinking or stagnant system with poor transparency
- 05MINORNo protected territory — franchisees face direct competition from other franchisees and corporate encroachment
- 06MINORRoyalty structure (greater of $700/month or 5%) creates high fixed costs on low-margin service business
- 07MINORMinimal franchise fee ($2,500) relative to total investment may indicate franchisor capital constraints or desperation
- 08MED10-year term is long-duration commitment with no disclosed break-even timeline or exit strategy
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Territory type | Location |
| Protected territory | No |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Wisconsin |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
1 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
23 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Auto Select · FDD (2009) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Auto Select franchise?
The total investment to open a Auto Select franchise ranges from $110K – $160K, with an initial franchise fee of $3K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Auto Select franchise owners earn?
Auto Select does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Auto Select's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Auto Select (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
Is Auto Select a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Auto Select as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 100 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.