Automotive franchises in Australia
65 Automotive systems on file (42 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $156,000–$500,000 (42 systems), a $40,000 median initial fee (5 systems), a 6.5% median royalty (6 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (6 systems).
Speedy Autoglass
From $10,000 all-in.
Ultra Tune
297 units across Australia.
BYD Australia
Up to $96,000,000 all-in.
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Jim's Scratch & Dent (Australia)
Stellantis Australia (Aftersales)
Best locations for a automotive franchise
Ranked by automotive opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying an automotive franchise: what to know
How does an automotive franchise work?
Automotive franchises cover mechanical repair, servicing, tyres, detailing, windscreen and mobile mechanics. A workshop model trades on local reputation and repeat servicing; a mobile model comes to the customer. Revenue is per job plus parts margin, with servicing providing repeat custom.
How much does an automotive franchise cost?
A workshop needs a lease, hoists, diagnostics and tooling, the big numbers. A mobile or detailing model is a fraction of that, mainly a fitted vehicle and equipment. Working capital covers parts and wages until the book builds. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $156,000–$500,000 across the 42 automotive systems that publish a cost.
Are automotive franchises profitable?
No verified public data on Australian automotive-franchisee earnings exists, so treat earnings claims cautiously. Returns depend on job volume, labour efficiency, parts margin and location. Ask for comparable-site figures and have an accountant review them against the disclosure document.
What to check before you buy an automotive franchise
- Licensing and trade qualifications required to operate.
- Workshop lease and equipment cost, or vehicle cost for mobile.
- Supplier arrangements for parts and the margins involved.
- Territory and the local vehicle population it covers.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Automotive franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Automotive systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $156,000–$500,000 (42 systems), a $40,000 median initial fee (5 systems), a 6.5% median royalty (6 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (6 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Automotive franchises are there in Australia?
65 Automotive franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 42 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Ultra Tune with 297 units.
Which Automotive franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least automotive competition before you enquire.
Are Automotive franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian automotive franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.
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