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Bandag vs Prime Car Wash

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bandag and Prime Car Wash are automotive franchises. Bandag requires an investment of $357K – $6.5M while Prime Car Wash requires $1.9M – $3.7M. Prime Car Wash discloses average revenue of $1.8M; Bandag does not report Item 19 data. Bandag has SBA lending data on file with a 8.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bandag F (Bottom Quintile) and Prime Car Wash A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$357K – $6.5M
$1.9M – $3.7M
Franchise Fee
$3K
$50K
Royalty Rate
N/A
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.3% (13 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
157
9
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1957
2019
FDD Year
2026
2025