Skip to main content
FranchiseVerdict

Compare

2 brands side-by-side

Compare up to 4 brands side by side

indicates the clear winner per row. Ties and missing data are not highlighted.

Brand
Bandag logoFBottom Quintile
Bandag
Automotive
Remove
Prime Car Wash logoATop Quintile
Prime Car Wash
Automotive
Remove
Vitals
Investment range
$357K – $6.5M
$1.9M – $3.7M
Liquid capital
$112K – $2.3M
$200K – $400K
Franchise fee
$3K
$50K
Royalty rate
N/A
4.0%
Ad fund rate
N/A
2.0%
Performance
Avg gross sales
N/A
$1.8M
Median gross sales
N/A
N/A
Avg owner earnings
Metric varies by brand. Check type below
N/A
$32K
Earnings metric
Not classified
EBITDAR
Risk
Rating
FBottom Quintile
ATop Quintile
Risk score
85 / 100
34 / 100
SBA charge-off rate
8.3%
0.0%
SBA loans on record
13
6
Scale
Total units
157
9
Net change (latest yr)
N/A
N/A
Turnover rate
3.2%
0.0%
Contract
Initial term (years)
5
10
Renewal term (years)
5
5
Initial training (hrs)
176
192
Contacts
Franchisee phones
100
25

Looking for a detailed head-to-head breakdown?

Read the Bandag vs Prime Car Wash editorial comparison →

Need franchisee contacts for these brands?

Save with a contact bundle →