Precision Tune Auto Care Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Precision Tune Auto Care franchise: $182K–$478K investment, 7.5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$182K–$478K
Franchise Fee
$2K–$25K
Refundable (conditions apply)
Royalty
7.5%
Gross Sales. Standard rate 7.5%; may reduce to 6.75% if GS exceeds prior year by 110%, 6.5% at 120%, 6.0% at 130% (Partners in Profit incentive). Volume threshold reductions: GSMTS >$1.25M: 50% reduction on excess; GSMTS >$1.55M: 0% on excess. VetFran: 3.75% for first 52 weeks. Minimum $300/week.
Ad Fund
1.5%
Gross Sales (National Marketing Fund)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$832K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $832K, you'd pay approximately $62K/year in royalties alone, plus $12K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Center Marketing (4 weeks pre/post opening) | $3K |
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