Grease Monkey Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Grease Monkey franchise: $291K–$917K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$291K–$917K
Franchise Fee
$20K–$40K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
gross revenue monthly
Ad Fund
0.5%
gross revenue monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | 6% of Gross Revenues, due 10th of each month. Existing franchisees as of April 30, 2022 (Grandfather Policy) may retain 5% royalty perpetually if 50%+ beneficial ownership unchanged. |
| Ad Fund | 0.5% of gross sales | 0.5% of Gross Revenues for National Materials Fund; franchisor may increase to 1% |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.0M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
6.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.0M, you'd pay approximately $62K/year in royalties alone, plus $5K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grand Opening Costs | $10K |
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