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| Brand | Big O Tires Automotive Remove | Grease Monkey Automotive Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $512K – $1.9M | $291K – $2.0M |
Liquid capital | $50K – $150K | $35K – $75K |
Franchise fee | $18K | $40K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Ad fund rate | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $2.8M | $1.1M |
Median gross sales | N/A | $890K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $259K | $227K |
Earnings metric | P&L Bottom Line | P&L Bottom Line |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 33 / 100 | 18 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 14.5% | 9.0% |
SBA loans on record | 352 | 166 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 461 | 371 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 15 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 15 |
Initial training (hrs) | 274 | 72 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 100 | 100 |
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