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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service vs Car-X

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Tuffy Tire & Auto Service and Car-X are automotive franchises. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service requires an investment of $222K – $724K while Car-X requires $330K – $527K. In terms of revenue, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. Car-X has SBA lending data on file with a 18.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Tuffy Tire & Auto Service A (Strongest tier) and Car-X B (Above average).

Investment Range
$222K – $724K
$330K – $527K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$35K
Royalty Rate
2.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4MOutlet subset
$792K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
18.2% (14 loans)
Total Units
129
97
Unit Growth (YoY)
+1 units
-1 units
Year Began Franchising
2016
2015
FDD Year
2025
2026