Bosch Auto ServiceFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Formerly known as Bosch Car Service
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Bosch Auto Service franchise requires a total initial investment of $147K – $9.0M, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 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 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $147K – $9.0M
- 17th pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 8th pct Automotive
- Units
- 2
- 3rd 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 $147K – $9.0M including a $40K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 82/100.
- 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
- Bosch Automotive Workshop Services LLC
- Parent company
- Robert Bosch North America Corporation
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 1 Tower Lane, Suite 3100, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
- Auditor
- Plante & Moran, PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $119K
- vs $110K prior year
Overview
About
Bosch Auto Service franchisees operate independent automotive repair and maintenance facilities under the Bosch brand, providing services such as diagnostics, brake service, oil changes, electrical work, and general repairs. Day-to-day operations include customer intake, technician management, parts sourcing, quality control, and compliance with Bosch service standards.
- CEO
- Ulrike Jaschek
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $90K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $104K | $8.8M |
| Total initial investment | $147K | $9.0M |
Source: Bosch Auto Service 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $147K – $9.0M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $90K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $565 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% 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 Bosch Auto Service Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Terminated
- 1
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 50.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 10.5%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 2
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Termination rate
- 50.0%
- Franchisor-initiated terminations
- Ceased ops
- 50.0%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 8 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
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
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Bosch Auto Service is a severely underdeveloped franchise system (2 units, no financial disclosure, unprotected territory) presenting high execution risk and inadequate due diligence data for investments exceeding $8.9M.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Plante & Moran, PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 82 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 2 franchised units in system with unknown/likely stagnant growth trajectory — indicates failed franchise model or brand weakness
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) — impossible to assess unit economics or ROI on $146.6K–$8.96M investment range
- 03MINORUnprotected territory — franchisees compete directly with each other and parent company; no geographical exclusivity
- 04MINORMassive investment range spread ($146.6K to $8.96M) suggests inconsistent unit models or unclear cost structure
- 05MINORTiered royalty structure (6%/5%/4%) incentivizes larger operations but no data on whether units actually reach $1M+ revenue thresholds
- 06MINOR10-year term is long commitment with minimal system transparency and only 2 reference units available
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 |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 0 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 174 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- POS system
- Tekmetric
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Tekmetric
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
12 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Bosch Auto Service · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Bosch Auto Service franchise?
The total investment to open a Bosch Auto Service franchise ranges from $147K – $9.0M, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Bosch Auto Service franchise owners earn?
Bosch Auto Service 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 Bosch Auto Service's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Bosch Auto Service (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.
How many Bosch Auto Service franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Bosch Auto Service has 2 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Bosch Auto Service a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Bosch Auto Service as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 82 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.