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Hertz vs Bandag

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hertz and Bandag are automotive franchises. Hertz requires an investment of $879K – $16.2M while Bandag requires $357K – $6.5M. Bandag has SBA lending data on file with a 8.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Hertz A (Strongest tier) and Bandag A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$879K – $16.2M
$357K – $6.5M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$3K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
No royalty fee; Bandag earns revenue from required purchases of Materials and equipment by franchisees (approximately 100% of Bandag domestic revenues of $594,087,725 in 2025)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
8.3% (13 loans)
Total Units
2,946
157
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1925
1957
FDD Year
2026
2026