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All Tune and Lube®

Automotive Year: 2024
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What Is All Tune and Lube?

All Tune and Lube is a franchise in the Automotive category that provides general automotive repairs, including engine performance and other under-the-hood and under-car maintenance, servicing, and replacements. The operational model is brick-and-mortar, with franchisees operating at an approved All Tune and Lube Center. It serves the general public (B2C), and the core service bundle centers on in-center general automotive repair and engine performance services; if a franchisee only purchases the All Tune and Lube system they are not authorized to offer engine replacements/exchanges or transmission exchanges/rebuilds/clutch replacements.

All Tune and Lube Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is a spotless legal record with zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and no government penalties; its most notable risk is five outlet terminations (top 10%), indicating several franchisees left the system and warrant close review.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and no government penalties — a clean legal and regulatory record compared with most Automotive franchisors.
The franchisor covers your living expenses during initial training, an uncommon perk in Automotive (only ~6% offer this), which reduces your out-of-pocket costs during onboarding.
No manager equity requirement — the franchisor does not force managers to hold ownership, giving you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership as you prefer.

Cons

Five outlet terminations is well above typical (top 10%), suggesting several franchisees have exited the system and warrant closer review of why they left.
Three outlet non-renewals is unusually high for Automotive (top 5%), showing a notable number of franchisees chose not to continue under renewed agreements.
Zero corporate-owned locations (well below typical, bottom 5%) means the franchisor doesn't operate units themselves, limiting their ability to field-test ideas and maintain firsthand operational experience.

Territory Protection

52/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains the right to develop additional surrounding units, sell via e‑commerce and alternative distribution channels (including retail and alternative venues), use different trademarks, condition exclusivity on performance contingencies, and permit site-specific relocation rights for the franchisee.

Training & Support

80/100
NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with living expenses covered by the franchisor and no additional cost for on-site support indicated. {"training_and_support_score":80.0,"total_training_hours":120,"is_on_site_training_provided":true,"on_site_days_pre_launch":null,"on_site_days_post_launch":null,"are_living_expenses_covered_by_franchisor":true,"num_people_included_in_initial_fee":2,"on_site_support_has_additional_cost":false,"canonical_name":"All Tune and Lube","year":2024}

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

The franchise is in a clear and accelerating decline: total units dropped from 27 in 2021 to 25 in 2022 (−7.4%), then to 19 in 2024, with a −24.0% year‑over‑year decline reported most recently. For investors this signals deteriorating franchise health and rising risk—unit losses increased from 2 units (2021–22) to 6 units in the latest period and the negative growth rate worsened by ~16.6 percentage points—investigate closures, franchisee attrition, or support/economic issues before committing capital.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an All Tune and Lube Franchise?

Opening an All Tune and Lube franchise requires a total initial investment of $105,800 to $135,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$105,800
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$135,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$29,000
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$35,500
Reserves$30,000
Training$300
Other$11,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$29,000
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$48,500
Reserves$40,000
Training$500
Other$17,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

All Tune and Lube Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

All Tune and Lube did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open an All Tune and Lube franchise?

The total initial investment for an All Tune and Lube franchise ranges from $105,800 to $135,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the All Tune and Lube initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for All Tune and Lube is $29,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does All Tune and Lube disclose franchise revenue data?

All Tune and Lube did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does All Tune and Lube have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

All Tune and Lube received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does All Tune and Lube offer exclusive franchise territories?

All Tune and Lube received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does All Tune and Lube provide to new franchisees?

All Tune and Lube received a training and support score of 80 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch.

How many All Tune and Lube franchise locations are there?

All Tune and Lube had 19 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is All Tune and Lube?

All Tune and Lube is a franchise in the Automotive category that provides general automotive repairs, including engine performance and other under-the-hood and under-car maintenance, servicing, and replacements.

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