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How Much Does a Ideal Automotive Services Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ideal Automotive Services franchise costs between $437,500 and $1,085,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$437,500

Minimum Investment

$1,085,000

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Franchise Fee

Ideal Automotive Services Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

Ideal Automotive Services Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Ideal Automotive Services 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 payment in cash or available funds · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $45,000

Real Estate $120,500 – $403,000

Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling As required · As required $100,000 – $300,000

Premises Deposits As required by landlord, utility providers · As required by landlord, utility providers $20,000 – $100,000

Utilities Deposits As required · As required $500 – $3,000

Equipment & Assets $223,000 – $497,000

Furniture, Fixtures& Equipment As required · As required $200,000 – $400,000

Signage As required · As required $10,000 – $50,000

Initial Inventory As required · As required $10,000 – $30,000

Office Equipment and Supplies As required · As required $2,000 – $15,000

Computer Systems (1 month) As required · As required $1,000 – $2,000

Training $9,000 – $28,000

Your Training Expenses As required · As required $5,000 – $20,000

On-Site Trainer's Travel Expenses As required · As required $4,000 – $8,000

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

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

Other Costs $-10,000 – $12,000

Professional Design As required · As required $3,000 – $30,000

Grand Opening Marketing As required · As required $10,000 – $30,000

Insurance As required · Before opening $2,000 – $30,000

Professional Fees As required · As required $2,000 – $20,000

Licenses and Permits As required · Before opening or as required $160 – $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $437,500 – $1,085,000

How Does Ideal Automotive Services Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Ideal Automotive Services's minimum investment of $437,500 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$437,500

Ideal Automotive Services Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$1,085,000

Ideal Automotive Services Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The total startup cost for a Ideal Automotive Services franchise ranges from $437,500 to $1,085,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $223,000 to $497,000.

How much is the Ideal Automotive Services franchise fee?

The Ideal Automotive Services franchise fee is $45,000, 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 Services a good investment?

Ideal Automotive Services requires a total franchise investment of $437,500 to $1,085,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Ideal Automotive Services franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Ideal Automotive Services franchise owner make?

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