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How Much Does a Tuffy Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Tuffy franchise costs between $222,000 and $723,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$222,000

Minimum Investment

$723,500

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Tuffy Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $5,000 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Tuffy Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Signing of License Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $7,000 – $335,000

Leasehold Improvements As agreed · Before opening as incurred $0 – $300,000

Lease Deposit and First Month's Rent Lump sum · As specified in Lease or Sublease $7,000 – $35,000

Equipment & Assets $158,000 – $255,000

Equipment and Furniture As agreed · Before opening as incurred $145,000 – $200,000

Signs As agreed · Before opening as incurred $10,000 – $45,000

Initial Inventory As agreed · See note 5 $3,000 – $10,000

Training $1,000 – $3,500

Travel and Living Expenses While Training During training $1,000 – $3,500

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $50,000

Additional Funds (9) - 3 months $10,000 – $50,000

Other Costs $16,000 – $50,000

Miscellaneous Pre- Opening Expenses $13,000 – $35,000

Initial Advertising Fee Lump sum · See Item 5 $3,000 – $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $222,000 – $723,500

How Does Tuffy Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Tuffy's minimum investment of $222,000 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$222,000

Tuffy Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$723,500

Tuffy Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Tuffy?

The total startup cost for a Tuffy franchise ranges from $222,000 to $723,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $158,000 to $255,000.

How much is the Tuffy franchise fee?

The Tuffy franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $5,000 to $30,000 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 Tuffy a good investment?

Tuffy requires a total franchise investment of $222,000 to $723,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Tuffy franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Tuffy franchise owner make?

Tuffy franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,343,137 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Tuffy franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.