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How Much Does a Ideal Automotive Sales Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ideal Automotive Sales franchise costs between $164,139 and $405,049 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$164,139

Minimum Investment

$405,049

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Ideal Automotive Sales Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

Ideal Automotive Sales Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $45,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon execution of Franchise Agreement $45,000

Real Estate $23,500 – $123,000

Leasehold Improvements As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $10,000 – $50,000

Lease Security Deposit As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $6,000 – $40,000

Lease Payments 3 Months As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $6,000 – $30,000

Architecture Fees As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $1,500 – $3,000

Equipment & Assets $14,094 – $34,754

Furniture& Equipment As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $3,330 – $13,450

Signage As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $5,500 – $10,000

Computer Equipment and Software As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $2,964 – $6,804

Promotional Supplies As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $1,800 – $3,000

Uniforms As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $100 – $1,000

Office Supplies As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $400 – $500

Training $800 – $8,000

Training Expenses During Training $800 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $60,000 – $150,000

Additional Funds (3 Months) As Agreed · Upon Beginning Operations $60,000 – $150,000

Other Costs $20,745 – $44,295

Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion Event Deposit payment required not less than 60 days before Grand Opening Event · Before Grand Opening Event $6,000 – $10,000

Grand Opening Assistance Deposit payment required not less than 60 days before Grand Opening Event · Before beginning operations and after $8,500 – $10,000

Licenses and Permits As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $300 – $7,500

Legal and Accounting As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $2,500 – $7,500

Insurance As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $1,000 – $5,000

Dues and Subscriptions As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $1,950 – $3,200

Utilities Before Beginning Operations $200 – $800

System Setup Fee As Agreed · Before Beginning Operations $295

Total Estimated Investment $164,139 – $405,049

How Does Ideal Automotive Sales Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Ideal Automotive Sales's minimum investment of $164,139 is near the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$164,139

Ideal Automotive Sales Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$405,049

Ideal Automotive Sales Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Ideal Automotive Sales?

The total startup cost for a Ideal Automotive Sales franchise ranges from $164,139 to $405,049, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Working Capital & Reserves at $60,000 to $150,000.

How much is the Ideal Automotive Sales franchise fee?

The Ideal Automotive Sales franchise fee is $30,000, 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 Ideal Automotive Sales a good investment?

Ideal Automotive Sales requires a total franchise investment of $164,139 to $405,049 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Ideal Automotive Sales franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Ideal Automotive Sales franchise owner make?

Ideal Automotive Sales's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.