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| Brand | Neat Method Automotive Remove | Dealer Specialties Automotive Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $38K – $45K | $17K – $45K |
Liquid capital | $2K – $3K | $2K – $5K |
Franchise fee | $30K | $10K |
Royalty rate | N/A | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | N/A |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $163K | N/A |
Median gross sales | $134K | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | CAverage |
Risk score | 31 / 100 | 63 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | N/A | 2 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 94 | 73 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 44 | 35 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 13 | 39 |
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