How much does a ABS Auto franchise cost?

An ABS Auto franchise requires a total investment of $161,500–$830,000.

Captured August 2026 · source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register.

Full cost breakdown

ABS Auto establishment costs (all-in)
Initial franchise feeNot published
Fit-out & equipmentNot published
Working capitalNot published
Total investment (all-in)$161,500–$830,000

Establishment range includes working capital. Where a franchisor’s published range excludes it, we publish our computed all-in figure and note the difference.

Ongoing fees vs the category

ABS Auto vs the Automotive median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeABS AutoCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$162K–$830K$156,000–$500,000 (42)near median
Royalty (% gross sales)Not published6.5% (6)
Marketing levy (% gross sales)Not published3.0% (6)

Medians from the Automotive Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Cost questions

How much does an ABS Auto franchise cost?

An ABS Auto franchise costs $161,500–$830,000 all-in, captured August 2026 (source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register). This is an estimate, confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document before you commit.

What is the cheapest way into an ABS Auto franchise?

The lowest entry point is the bottom of the establishment range, $161,500 all-in. A resale of an existing site can sometimes reduce fit-out cost versus a greenfield build, but pricing depends on the site, compare both before committing.

Is a ABS Auto resale cheaper than a new site?

Not always. A resale removes some fit-out and ramp-up cost but adds goodwill in the sale price. New sites carry the full fit-out cost but start with no goodwill premium.

What hidden costs should I budget for?

Beyond the initial fee and fit-out, budget working capital for wages, stock and rent before the site is cash-flow positive. Any royalty and marketing levy are ongoing, not one-off, confirm the current rates with the franchisor.

Do I get a refund during cooling-off?

Under the Franchising Code, a new franchise agreement carries a 14-day cooling-off period that starts when you enter into it. If you exercise it, the franchisor must repay what you paid within 14 days, keeping only reasonable expenses the agreement sets out. This is a statutory right, not a franchisor concession.

Compare ABS Auto with similar automotive franchises

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JAX Tyres & Auto$207K–$1.1M—Cost
Ultra Tune$208K–$1.8M7.0%Cost
Midas Australia$105K–$572K6.0%Cost
Tint a Car$53K–$181K—Cost

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