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How Much Does a Honest1 Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Honest1 franchise costs between $285,250 and $1,317,250 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $75,000.

$285,250

Minimum Investment

$1,317,250

Maximum Investment

$75,000

Franchise Fee

Honest1 Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $75,000

Fee Range $63,750 – $75,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $76,000

Honest1 Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Honest1 franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $76,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When Franchise Agreement signed $75,000

Technology Fee As Agreed $1,000

Real Estate $15,000 – $585,000

Leasehold Improvements As Agreed $0 – $450,000

Rent Expense (deposits, rent, and sales tax) As Agreed · May be Paid Prior to Opening $15,000 – $135,000

Equipment & Assets $62,500 – $430,000

Equipment Package As Agreed $25,000 – $250,000

Office Supplies, Furniture, Fixtures, Computers &Software As Arranged · As Arranged $10,000 – $65,000

Signage As Agreed $10,000 – $60,000

Shuttle Vehicle As Agreed $10,000 – $30,000

Opening Inventory and Supplies As Agreed $7,500 – $25,000

Training $5,000

Training Expense As Agreed $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $100,000

Additional Funds - 3 months $50,000 – $100,000

Other Costs $76,750 – $121,250

Grand Opening Advertising and Initial Marketing Lump Sum · May be Paid Prior to Opening $48,000 – $72,000

Miscellaneous Pre- Opening Costs As Agreed $5,000 – $20,000

Business Coach - 3 Weeks As Agreed · As Arranged $17,500 – $20,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Required $4,000 – $7,000

Accounting Service - First 3 months As Arranged · As Arranged $2,250

Total Estimated Investment $285,250 – $1,317,250

How Does Honest1 Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Honest1's minimum investment of $285,250 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $207,425.

$285,250

Honest1 Min

$207,425

Automotive Median Min

$1,317,250

Honest1 Max

$414,419

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Honest1?

The total startup cost for a Honest1 franchise ranges from $285,250 to $1,317,250, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $15,000 to $585,000.

How much is the Honest1 franchise fee?

The Honest1 franchise fee is $75,000, with a range of $63,750 to $75,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Honest1 a good investment?

Honest1 requires a total franchise investment of $285,250 to $1,317,250 and scores Legal Risk: 54/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Honest1 franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Honest1 franchise owner make?

The 2026 FDD does not necessarily disclose owner profit. It shows gross sales of $1,398,675 for 58 real franchise locations. Sales and revenue figures do not show expenses, debt service, taxes, or owner take-home income.

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