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How Much Does a Tommy’s Express Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Tommy’s Express franchise costs between $3,482,389 and $4,163,279 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$3,482,389
Minimum Investment
$4,163,279
Maximum Investment
$40,000
Franchise Fee

Tommy’s Express Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Fee Range $30,000 – $50,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

Tommy’s Express Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment
Tommy’s Express minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Tommy’s Express maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $50,000
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEES $50,000
Real Estate $1,933,691
Building Construction Costs $961,475
Site Specific Construction Costs $287,995
Building Structure $283,224
Building Components $226,650
Soft Cost Total $122,347
Architectural Services $52,000
SOFT COSTS $0
CONSTRUCTION COSTS $0
*These figures do not include the cost of purchasing real estate, taxes or shipping. $0
Equipment & Assets $670,728
Support Equipment $384,014
Car Wash Equipment $155,708
Signage $95,000
Point of Sale System $32,706
Furniture and Fixtures $2,500
Office Equipment and Supplies $800
Training $19,800
Training Expenses $19,800
Working Capital & Reserves $100,000
Additional Funds $100,000
Other Costs $708,170 – $1,389,060
TCWS Scope of Work Total (World) $1,905,972
Other Costs Total $154,600
Install $141,627
Guardian Wash Controls $132,387
Conveyor $109,650
Drying System $87,881
Accessories $55,453
Lighting $49,278
Grand Opening Marketing $15,000
Grand Opening Mailer $10,000
Cloth $8,634
Insurance $6,500
Tommy's Express Kit $4,360
YOURESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $0
World Model 62' TUNNEL 1, $0
Type of Expenditure $0
TCWSSCOPEOFWORK $0
OTHER COSTS $0
Total Estimated Investment $3,482,389 – $4,163,279

How Does Tommy’s Express Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Tommy’s Express's minimum investment of $3,482,389 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $207,425.

$3,482,389
Tommy’s Express Min
$207,425
Automotive Median Min
$4,163,279
Tommy’s Express Max
$414,419
Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Tommy’s Express?

The total startup cost for a Tommy’s Express franchise ranges from $3,482,389 to $4,163,279, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $1,933,691 to $1,933,691.

How much is the Tommy’s Express franchise fee?

The Tommy’s Express franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $30,000 to $50,000 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 Tommy’s Express a good investment?

Tommy’s Express requires a total franchise investment of $3,482,389 to $4,163,279 and scores Legal Risk: 77/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Tommy’s Express franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Tommy’s Express franchise owner make?

Tommy’s Express franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,749,041 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Tommy’s Express franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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