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Automotive franchises in Australia

3 Automotive systems on file. Category medians (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62): 7.5% royalty, 2.5% marketing levy, $45,000 initial fee, from $120,000 all-in.

Lowest entry

Cardinal Auto

From $115,000 all-in.

Largest network

Vivid Auto

129 units across Australia.

Premium

Pioneer Auto

Up to $524,000 all-in.

Cardinal Auto

Automotive28 unitsRoyalty 6.8%
$115K$523Ktotal investment
Cost

Vivid Auto

Automotive129 unitsRoyalty 7.4%
$127K$562Ktotal investment
Cost

Pioneer Auto

Automotive113 unitsRoyalty 7.1%
$133K$524Ktotal investment
Cost