FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Abra® Auto Body & Glass.
Based on 2024 FDD · 2 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Abra® Auto Body & Glass franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $264K – $4.6M. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $35K franchise fee · 5.7% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Abra® Auto Body & Glass requires a total initial investment of $264K to $4.6M (midpoint approximately $2.4M), with an initial franchise fee of $35K. The ongoing fee burden is 5.7% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
Abra® Auto Body & Glass does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
Abra® Auto Body & Glass operates approximately 57 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 0.0% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2024 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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