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AutomotiveRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 100/100

FLEET FEET

Based on 2026 FDD · 8 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
58
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$229K – $545K
MinMid: $387KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
4%
Ad Fund Rate
25%
Total Burden
4.3%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
16
-7 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -50.0%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
29.8%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
3.4 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
12.5%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.1M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

FLEET FEET vs. Automotive Average

MetricFLEET FEETAutomotive Avg
SBA Default Rate12.5%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return29.8%▲15.5%
Total Investment$387K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every FLEET FEET franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is FLEET FEET's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does FLEET FEET disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.