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Ziebart vs LINE-X

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Ziebart and LINE-X are automotive franchises. Ziebart requires an investment of $450K – $924K while LINE-X requires $402K – $1.0M. Ziebart discloses average revenue of $1.3M; LINE-X does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Ziebart has a lower charge-off rate (12.5%) compared to LINE-X (13.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Ziebart A (Top Quintile) and LINE-X F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$450K – $924K
$402K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
12.5% (25 loans)
13.9% (204 loans)
Total Units
96
142
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1962
1999
FDD Year
2025
2026