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How Much Does a Slick City Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Slick City franchise costs between $1,913,100 and $4,865,700 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $75,000.

$1,913,100

Minimum Investment

$4,865,700

Maximum Investment

$75,000

Franchise Fee

Slick City Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $75,000

Fee Range $50,000 – $75,000

Slick City Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $75,000 – $0

Initial franchise fee Check or wire transfer · Upon signing the franchise agreement $75,000 – $0

Real Estate $589,200 – $0

Leasehold Improvements Check or wire transfer · As incurred or when billed $589,200 – $0

Lease Security Deposit and up to one month of rent (see Notes 2 and 3) Check · Upon signing lease $0

Equipment & Assets $244,400 – $0

Affiliate Equipment and Supplies Check or wire transfer · As incurred or when billed $167,500 – $0

Murals &Signage Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $59,000 – $0

Computer Systems Check, debit, and/or credit $17,900 – $0

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $37,500 – $0

Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $37,500 – $0

Other Costs $967,000 – $4,865,700

Core Attractions Package Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $605,600 – $0

Attraction Installation Check or wire transfer · As incurred or when billed $142,000 – $0

Insurance (3 months) Check · Upon ordering $40,300 – $0

Market Introduction Plan Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $25,000 – $0

Pre-Opening Salaries Check, debit, and/or credit $17,000 – $0

Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $5,000 – $0

Pre-Opening Food and Beverage Inventory Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $4,300 – $0

Office Expenses Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $3,600 – $0

Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $2,500 – $0

Dues and Subscriptions Check, debit, and/or credit $1,200 – $0

Utilities Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering service $0

Total Estimated Investment $1,913,100 – $4,865,700

How Does Slick City Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Slick City's minimum investment of $1,913,100 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$1,913,100

Slick City Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$4,865,700

Slick City Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Slick City?

The total startup cost for a Slick City franchise ranges from $1,913,100 to $4,865,700, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $967,000 to $4,865,700.

How much is the Slick City franchise fee?

The Slick City franchise fee is $75,000, with a range of $50,000 to $75,000 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 Slick City a good investment?

Slick City requires a total franchise investment of $1,913,100 to $4,865,700 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 73/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Slick City franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Slick City franchise owner make?

Slick City franchise locations report median gross sales of $3,730,805 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Slick City franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.