Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists^®

Automotive • Year: 2024

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What Is Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists?

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists is a franchise in the Automotive category that provides cosmetic restoration of automobile wheels. The operational model is primarily mobile, licensing franchisees to operate a mobile reconditioning facility including the product, equipment, and initial inventory required to outfit the mobile unit, offered in Standard, Medium, and Large Market mobile franchise levels. It targets a mix of business and consumer customers-primarily automotive dealerships and auto body shops, as well as the general public.

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is a clean legal record - zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions and zero franchisee-initiated judgments, settlements, or fraud claims - while its biggest risk is recent attrition, with three outlet non-renewals (top 5% for Automotive) signaling operator dissatisfaction.

Pros

0 franchisor-initiated enforcement actions is well below typical for Automotive, which is a positive signal - the franchisor rarely needs formal legal steps to manage franchisee compliance.

0 franchisee-initiated judgments, 0 franchisee-initiated settlements, and 0 cases alleging fraud are all well below typical for Automotive, indicating minimal active legal conflict between franchisees and the system.

10% manager-required equity (and the requirement that managers hold equity) is well above typical for Automotive and uncommon, aligning operator incentives with owners so managers have real 'skin in the game'.

Cons

2 government agency penalties or orders is well above typical across all industries (top 10%), indicating recent regulatory or compliance issues that may require time and expense to address.

3 outlet non-renewals is well above typical for Automotive (top 5%), signaling that several operators have chosen not to continue under current agreements.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

69/100

NORMAL

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists grants a protected, non-exclusive, county-based Territory sized by population and account potential, contingent on meeting annual MAGR quotas. The franchisor retains rights to open adjacent units, deploy company or third-party MRFs, and sell via alternative channels (e-commerce); no right of first refusal applies for nearby expansions.

Training & Support

83/100

NORMAL

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists provides a robust 104-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchisee representatives for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to assist with operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support requires additional fees.

How Much Do Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Franchise Owners Make?

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Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 disclosure includes a company-owned profit & loss (Table E) for the Chicago facility (calendar year 2024) and system-level sales tables for franchisees (Tables A–D). The company-owned facility generated Mobile Repair Revenue of $1,203,093 in 2024 with listed operating expenses (materials, tech labor, benefits, fuel, registration & R&M, marketing fee, royalties) totaling $590,142 and a reported gross margin of $612,951 (50.4%). The franchised-system data are reported as system averages/medians by market size (Table C, labeled Sales 2024) - for remanufacturing outsourced the System Averages are: Standard $438,578; Medium $534,493; Large $291,508 - but the franchisor explicitly states it does not collect full profit & loss statements from franchisees, and Table E is the only outlet-level P&L provided (company-owned).

Performance Variability Analysis: There is significant variability across outlets and market sizes. Table C (remanufacturing outsourced, Sales 2024) shows clear spread by thirds: e.g., Standard outlets Top Third Avg $841,726 vs Bottom Third Avg $155,159; Medium Top Third Avg $1,038,185 vs Bottom Third Avg $174,159; Large Top Third Avg $484,352 vs Bottom Third Avg $149,683. Table D (remanufacturing on-site, Sales 2023) indicates much higher averages where remanufacturing is done on-site (System Average Standard $1,164,880; Medium $1,590,028; Large $889,785) and similar wide top/middle/bottom spreads. These ranges show location, market-size, and whether remanufacturing is outsourced vs on-site materially affect revenue outcomes.

Data Scope and Limitations: Important limitations: the franchisor states Tables A–D are based on franchisee sales as of Dec 31, 2023 (but Table C is labeled 'Sales 2024'); Table E is the sole P&L for a company-owned facility in Chicago for 2024. The franchisor does not collect franchisee-level P&Ls, so detailed profit or net income figures for franchised outlets are not available. The disclosure also notes that some outlets opened or closed during 2023 and 2024; the document does not provide an explicit sample size used to compute system averages/medians, nor does it report the percent of outlets attaining the system average. Because of these limitations, comparisons between the company-owned P&L and franchised averages should be done cautiously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists a good franchise to own?

Whether Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists operates 87 locations, received a legal risk score of 69/100, a training and support score of 83/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

What is the failure rate of Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists franchises?

In the 2024 FDD, Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists reported 1 terminated franchises and 3 non-renewals out of 87 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with an Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists franchise?

Break-even timelines for Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists operates 74 franchised locations and 13 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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