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Auto-Lab Express vs Cornwell Quality Tools

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auto-Lab Express and Cornwell Quality Tools are automotive franchises. Auto-Lab Express requires an investment of $146K – $345K while Cornwell Quality Tools requires $174K – $321K. Cornwell Quality Tools discloses average revenue of $625K; Auto-Lab Express does not report Item 19 data. Cornwell Quality Tools has SBA lending data on file with a 14.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Auto-Lab Express F (Bottom Quintile) and Cornwell Quality Tools C (Average).

Investment Range
$146K – $345K
$174K – $321K
Franchise Fee
$28K
$0
Royalty Rate
6.0%
None
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$625K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
14.3% (14 loans)
Total Units
1
811
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2012
1996
FDD Year
2023
2026