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Composite score = franchisee satisfaction score (40%) + annual unit growth rate (40%) + low failure rate (20%).
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Top 9 Automotive Franchises — 2026
#1
Christian Brothers Automotive
Automotive
Upscale auto repair with a faith-based company culture.
$543K–$730K
Satisfaction: 91/100
Growth: 14.0%/yr
Units: 300
#2
Take 5 Oil Change
Automotive
Stay-in-your-car oil change in under 10 minutes.
$200K–$400K
Satisfaction: 80/100
Growth: 15.0%/yr
Units: 900
#3
Tint World
Automotive
Automotive styling and accessories franchise.
$234K–$459K
Satisfaction: 79/100
Growth: 12.0%/yr
Units: 130
#4
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Automotive
Quick, drive-through oil change and automotive services.
$250K–$500K
Satisfaction: 76/100
Growth: 5.0%/yr
Units: 1,700
#5
Jiffy Lube
Automotive
Quick oil change and automotive maintenance services.
$256K–$490K
Satisfaction: 69/100
Growth: 0.5%/yr
Units: 2,000
#6
Meineke
Automotive
Full-service auto repair and maintenance center.
$128K–$571K
Satisfaction: 66/100
Growth: 0.5%/yr
Units: 800
#7
Maaco
Automotive
Auto painting and collision repair at affordable prices.
$300K–$500K
Satisfaction: 63/100
Growth: -1.0%/yr
Units: 430
#8
AAMCO
Automotive
Transmission repair and total car care specialists.
$224K–$331K
Satisfaction: 62/100
Growth: -2.0%/yr
Units: 550
#9
IMO Car Wash
Automotive
International car wash chain with 720+ locations across multiple countries, carved out from Driven Brands and acquired by Franchise Equity Partners in 2025. North American franchise program status changed following the ownership transition; primarily operates internationally.
$500K–$2.0M
Units: 720
Rankings based on FranchiseStack composite score. Data as of March 2026 from disclosed FDD filings and franchise databases. Investment figures change — always request current FDD before investing. Not investment advice.
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Franchises Ranked: 9
Investment Range: $128K–$2.0M
Data as of: March 2026