Black Optix Tint^®

Automotive • Year: 2026

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What Is Black Optix Tint?

Black Optix Tint operates in the window tinting market, providing automotive tint and restyling services. The operational model is brick-and-mortar, with franchisees developing and operating outlets/locations (including multi-unit development options). It serves both residential and commercial customers (B2C and B2B) and its core service bundle includes tint and automotive restyling, residential and commercial window film installation, marine tinting, audio upgrades, and detailing services.

Black Optix Tint Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise’s most notable strength is its unusually low startup exposure - the Item 7 maximum total investment is $0, and it also reports zero disclosed lawsuits and zero outlet terminations - but a key risk is that franchisees have no right to relocate, unlike about 89% of chains.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, settlements, franchisor enforcement actions, or government penalties - well below what's typical in automotive - indicating a clean legal record that reduces the chance of system-wide legal distractions or costs.

The Item 7 maximum total investment is $0, far below industry peers, which means your worst-case startup cash exposure looks modest and should be easier to finance.

Zero outlet terminations, non‑renewals, or reacquisitions - well below what's typical in automotive - suggesting strong franchisee retention and fewer operators exiting the system.

Cons

You do not have the right to relocate your franchise (an unusual absence - ~89% of chains allow relocation), meaning you can't move the business if the original site underperforms.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Black Optix Tint reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Black Optix Tint grants an exclusive, site-specific territory (approximately 100,000 population or a 3-mile radius) protected from company or franchised outlets using the same marks. Territorial exclusivity is contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor retains rights to sell via alternative distribution channels and to develop surrounding units.

Training & Support

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 114-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch, combining classroom instruction with hands-on operational training. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness, with franchisees responsible for travel and lodging and for any additional fees associated with on-site assistance.

How Much Do Black Optix Tint Franchise Owners Make?

Black Optix Tint franchise locations reported average gross sales of $441,502 and median gross sales of $348,324 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$441,502

Median Gross Sales:

$348,324

High Gross Sales:

$632,992

Low Gross Sales:

$300,269

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The single affiliate (corporate) location reported materially higher total sales than the franchised locations, while the five franchised outlets averaged 441,502.4 in gross sales, indicating the affiliate outperformed the franchise sample on a per-location basis.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised outlet gross sales varied widely from 300,269 to 632,992 with a median of 348,324, showing a skew toward a few higher-performing locations and substantial dispersion across the five-unit sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised results are based on only five outlets (one franchise excluded for noncompliance) and the Item 19 table mixes an affiliate location, so conclusions should be tempered by the small, non‑random sample and the need to confirm whether expense definitions apply equally to franchised units.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Optix Tint a good franchise to own?

Whether Black Optix Tint is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Black Optix Tint operates 13 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 92/100. 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.

How long does it take to break even with a Black Optix Tint franchise?

Break-even timelines for Black Optix Tint franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 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 Black Optix Tint a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Black Optix Tint operates 11 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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