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Jiffy Lube vs Maaco

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jiffy Lube and Maaco are automotive franchises. Jiffy Lube requires an investment of $211K – $510K while Maaco requires $196K – $644K. In terms of revenue, Maaco reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. On SBA loan performance, Jiffy Lube has a lower charge-off rate (6.3%) compared to Maaco (17.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jiffy Lube A (Strongest tier) and Maaco B (Above average).

Investment Range
$211K – $510K
$196K – $644K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$45K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
$1.6MOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.3% (98 loans)
17.4% (612 loans)
Total Units
2,083
363
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1979
1972
FDD Year
2026
2025