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THE DRIVEWAY COMPANY

Based on 2022 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
95
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$89K – $169K
MinMid: $129KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$60K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
12
+10 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 41.7%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
19.1%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
5.2 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$205K
Item 19 disclosed
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THE DRIVEWAY COMPANY vs. Business Average

MetricTHE DRIVEWAY COMPANYBusiness Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return19.1%▲15.5%
Total Investment$129K$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 THE DRIVEWAY COMPANY franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is THE DRIVEWAY COMPANY's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does THE DRIVEWAY COMPANY 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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