NextcarFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A NEXTCAR franchise requires a total initial investment of $315K – $1.6M, including a $30K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $315K – $1.6M
- 33rd pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 29
- 15th 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
The system contracted 14% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $315K – $1.6M including a $30K franchise fee.
- Item 19 discloses "Historical" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100.
- Item 19 reports "Historical" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- NPR Auto Group, LLC
- Parent company
- All Car Leasing
- Incorporated in
- MD
- HQ
- 11411 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
- Auditor
- Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $904K
- vs $2.1M prior year
Overview
About
NEXTCAR franchisees operate car rental locations, managing vehicle inventory, customer acquisitions, reservations, and day-to-day rental operations. Franchisees are responsible for local marketing, customer service, fleet maintenance coordination, and generating revenues subject to 4% (minimum $800-$2,400/month) royalty payments to the franchisor.
- CEO
- Michael DeLorenzo
- Headquarters
- MD
- Founded
- 2004
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 6
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $30K | $30K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $15K | $47K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $270K | $1.5M |
| Total initial investment | $315K | $1.6M |
Source: NEXTCAR 2025 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
- $315K – $1.6M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $15K – $47K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $125K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of 4% of Gross Revenues or a monthly minimum …
- Ad fund
- The greater of 1% of Gross Revenues or $500
- Total fee load
- 5.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $89 |
| Transfer fee | $4K |
| Total fee load | 5.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "Historical" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Automotive averages
How Nextcar Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 29
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 3.4%
- Company-owned
- 17
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 41%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -14.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +9.1%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 14 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 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
NEXTCAR presents HIGH RISK due to a collapsing franchise system (-14.3% unit decline), undisclosed financials, adverse litigation establishing royalty-free precedent, going concern status, and opaque contract terms.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSystem contracting sharply: 29 units with -14.3% YoY decline indicates accelerating collapse
- 02MEDNo financial disclosure: Avg revenue and net income not disclosed prevents ROI validation
- 03HIGHSignificant litigation: Schwartz case established lifetime royalty-free rights for at least one franchisee, creating precedent risk and potential liability exposure
- 04HIGHGoing concern status: False rating suggests franchisor financial distress or operational instability
- 05MINORWide investment range: $315K-$1.59M spread indicates inconsistent unit economics or unclear cost structure
- 06MINORMinimum royalty structure: $800-$2,400 monthly floor may exceed gross profit on underperforming locations
- 07MEDUnknown contract terms: Missing franchise agreement term length prevents long-term commitment assessment
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Territory type | Radius |
|---|---|
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Maryland |
| Litigation count | 1 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 32 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 7 hrs
- POS system
- ASAP Rental Management System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: ASAP Rental Management System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
16 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
NEXTCAR · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a NEXTCAR franchise?
The total investment to open a NEXTCAR franchise ranges from $315K – $1.6M, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do NEXTCAR franchise owners earn?
NEXTCAR 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 NEXTCAR's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for NEXTCAR (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 NEXTCAR franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, NEXTCAR has 29 total units in the United States, including 11 franchised units and 17 company-owned units.
Is NEXTCAR a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates NEXTCAR as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 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.