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Tint World

Based on 2025 FDD · 9 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
78
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$240K – $450K
MinMid: $345KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
6%
Total Burden
12.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
126
+13 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 12.9%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
6.5%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
15.5 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
3.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$743K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10%
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Tint World vs. Automotive Average

MetricTint WorldAutomotive Avg
SBA Default Rate3.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return6.5%▼15.5%
Total Investment$345K$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 Tint World franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Tint World's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Tint World 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.