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How Much Does a Auto-Lab Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Auto-Lab franchise costs between $111,000 and $746,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $19,500.

$111,000

Minimum Investment

$746,000

Maximum Investment

$19,500

Franchise Fee

$13,750 – $27,500

Fee Range

Auto-Lab Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $19,500

Fee Range $19,500 – $27,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $13,750 – $27,500

Auto-Lab Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Auto-Lab franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $13,750 – $27,500

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Franchise Agreement execution $13,750 – $27,500

Real Estate $25,000 – $222,000

Leasehold Improvements Lump sum · Before opening $25,000 – $180,000

Real Estate Rent $0 – $42,000

Equipment & Assets $201,000 – $374,000

Equipment and Fixtures Lump sum or monthly payments · Before opening $131,000 – $225,000

Signage Lump Sum · Before opening $65,000 – $125,000

Inventory Lump sum or monthly payments · Before opening $5,000 – $24,000

Training $3,000 – $5,000

Training Expenses $3,000 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $75,000

Additional Funds (3 months) $25,000 – $75,000

Other Costs $-156,750 – $42,500

Pre-Opening Expenses $15,000 – $25,000

Grand Opening Advertising Before opening $7,500

Business licenses and permits Lump Sum · Before opening $2,500 – $5,000

Insurance (3 months) As arranged · Before opening $4,000 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $111,000 – $746,000

How Does Auto-Lab Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Auto-Lab's minimum investment of $111,000 is below the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$111,000

Auto-Lab Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$746,000

Auto-Lab Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Auto-Lab?

The total startup cost for a Auto-Lab franchise ranges from $111,000 to $746,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $201,000 to $374,000.

How much is the Auto-Lab franchise fee?

The Auto-Lab franchise fee is $19,500, with a range of $19,500 to $27,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Auto-Lab a good investment?

Auto-Lab requires a total franchise investment of $111,000 to $746,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 89/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Auto-Lab franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Auto-Lab franchise owner make?

Auto-Lab franchise locations report median gross sales of $932,308 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Auto-Lab franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.