Automotive franchise costs and fees
Across the 42 Automotive franchise systems that publish an all-in establishment cost, the median is $156,000–$500,000. The median initial fee is $40,000 (5 systems). The median royalty is 6.5% of gross sales (6 systems). The median marketing levy is 3.0% (6 systems).
Q3 2026 Fee Index. Medians of franchisor-published fees and ACCC Register establishment costs, captured July to August 2026. All categories · Methodology
Every Automotive system on file
42 of 65 systems publish an all-in cost. Royalty and levy are a percentage of gross sales; “Not published” means the franchisor hasn’t made the figure public.
| Brand | All-in cost | Initial fee | Royalty | Marketing levy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZCAR FRANCHISE | $10K–$1M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Polestar Australia | $10K–$400K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Speedy Autoglass | $10K–$100K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Car Care | $15K–$42K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Robert Bosch (Australia) | $16K–$19K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| CAR WASH GROUP | $16K–$43K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Jim's Scratch & Dent (Australia) | $24K–$100K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| #Detail Matters | $30K–$40K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Caravan Help | $35K–$40K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Select Valet | $40K–$101K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Jim's Mobile Tyres | $50K–$200K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Tint a Car | $53K–$181K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| FANCEE AUSTRALIA | $59K–$160K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Kathmandu Automotive | $80K–$150K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Autopro | $100K–$800K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Isuzu Australia | $100K–$10M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Midas Australia | $105K–$572K | $35,000 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| State Roads | $117K–$246K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| RETRO RV | $147K–$184K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Fix Auto | $150K–$1.5M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Honda Australia Motorcycle | $150K–$30M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| ABS Auto | $162K–$830K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| JAX Tyres & Auto | $207K–$1.1M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ultra Tune | $208K–$1.8M | $35,000 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| Autospark | $250K–$320K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Fulcrum Suspensions | $254K–$404K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| AutoSmart Australia | $275K–$900K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Black Optix Tint | $278K–$358K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Husqvarna Motorcycles | $288K–$1.1M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| GASGAS | $291K–$796K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| TJM 4x4 | $300K–$500K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Battery World | $300K–$350K | $40,000 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| Star Car Wash | $350K–$500K | $40,000 | 7.0% | 2.0% |
| Europcar | $400K–$600K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ozzy Tyres | $400K–$1M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Redspot Car Rentals | $410K–$17M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Bob Jane T-Marts | $443K–$1.7M | $50,000 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| Magic Hand Carwash | $600K–$1M | Not published | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Auto Masters | $714K–$993K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Autobarn | $1.1M–$2.2M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Perfect Car Wash | $1.6M–$2.2M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| BYD Australia | $6.8M–$96M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| AutoPlus | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Avis Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Budget Rent a Car | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| bumpertech | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| DEEPAL Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Dunlop Tyre Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Genesis Motors Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Goodyear Autocare | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hino Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| IMO Car Wash | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Lamborghini | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Natrad AutoCare | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Novus Glass | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| PacLease | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| RaD Car Hire | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Rapid Tune | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| SEA Electric | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stellantis Australia (Aftersales) | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Subaru (Aust) | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Wheel Change U Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Yamaha Motor Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Zero Motorcycles | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ziebart | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Disclaimer: This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.