Tuffy Auto Service Centers

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Tuffy Auto Service Centers franchise specializes in automotive repair and maintenance services, including tire installation, oil changes, brakes, and exhaust sy

    Headline figures

    Tuffy Auto Service Centers quick facts

    Is Tuffy Auto Service Centers a franchise?
    Yes. Tuffy Auto Service Centers offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 133 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47).
    How much does it cost to open a Tuffy Auto Service Centers franchise?
    The Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $227,700–$938,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    Does Tuffy Auto Service Centers disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Tuffy Auto Service Centers FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 45). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Tuffy Auto Service Centers locations are there?
    The FDD reports 133 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Tuffy Auto Service Centers a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $227,700 – $938,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 12 separate groups: revenue for 88 Franchised locations; other measures for 63 Franchised locations; other measures for 88 Franchised locations; other measures for 88 Franchised locations; revenue for 63 Franchised locations; revenue for 63 Franchised locations; revenue for 63 Franchised locations; revenue for 43 Franchised locations; revenue for 63 Franchised locations; revenue for 16 Franchised locations; revenue for 23 Franchised locations; revenue for 59 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2025, to 133 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Tuffy Auto Service Centers head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    37 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    12 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    88 locations

    Revenue · 88 locations

    Who is counted
    Description Average High Low Median Gross Sales - 202 5
    Period
    Average
    Excluded
    Other fixed/variable costs omitted; not net income. Company-owned excluded.
    Method
    Independent owners' reported figures, not independently audited; sales exclude sales tax. Met/exceeded means higher for revenue/count/tickets and lower for expenses. Narrative says 63 eligible full-two-year, at-least-five-bay centers; table says 88 for sales/count/ticket. Annual car-count achievement text says 34 of 63 despite row population 88; preserved.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 47

    Net +33 outlets, 2023–2025

    0100202310120241332025+1+32

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($227,700 – $938,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 129 to 133 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Description Average High Low Median Gross Sales - 202 5 · PDF p. 45
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Tuffy Auto Service Centers in operation for at least two full calend… · PDF p. 45
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Annual Car Count-2025 · PDF p. 45
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 · PDF p. 45
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Cost of Goods Sold as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Labor as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Utilities as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Annual Insurance Employee Benefits as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Annual Repairs/Maintenance as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Credit Card Fees as a Percentage of Credit Card Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Annual Accounting Fees as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Rent as a Percentage of Sales-2025 · PDF p. 45
    14. [14]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 47

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    10 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accrued payroll and related taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$102,034
    2025deferred franchise fees, current$86,619
    2025total current liabilities$218,536
    2025deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$219,545
    2025net eoc group investment-$240,337
    2025total liabilities and net eoc group investment$197,744
    2025revenues royalties$2,484,512
    2025franchise fees, net of refunds$66,109
    2025total revenues$2,580,794
    2025gross profit$1,104,761
    2025operating expenses general and administrative expense$214,096
    2025total operating income$890,665

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Annual Car Count-2025 — Low

      “Annual Car Count-2025 (88 Franchises) (34 of the 63 or 39% met or exceeded the average) 3,039 13,675 891 2,800 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Annual Car Count-2025 — Median

      “Annual Car Count-2025 (88 Franchises) (34 of the 63 or 39% met or exceeded the average) 3,039 13,675 891 2,800 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Met/exceeded percent

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Met/exceeded count

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Median

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Annual Car Count-2025 — High

      “Annual Car Count-2025 (88 Franchises) (34 of the 63 or 39% met or exceeded the average) 3,039 13,675 891 2,800 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Description Average High Low Median Gross Sales - 202 5 — Met/exceeded percent

      “Description Average High Low Median Gross Sales - 202 5 ( 88 Franchises) ( 37 of the 88 or 42% met or exceeded the average) $1,366,987 $5,360,608 $451,023 $1,214,487 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Low

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Annual Car Count-2025 — Average

      “Annual Car Count-2025 (88 Franchises) (34 of the 63 or 39% met or exceeded the average) 3,039 13,675 891 2,800 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — High

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Average

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 — Achievement denominator

      “Average Repair Ticket Amount-2025 (88 Franchises) (39 of the 88 or 44% met or exceeded the average) $467 $1,105 $222 $441 ”

      Note: The numeric entry appears on PDF page 45, but its population cannot be confirmed: the Item 19 narrative on page 44 says the information is based on 63 qualifying franchised centers, while the table row on page 45 labels 88 franchises.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Nonrenewal

      “2023 2 1 0 0 1 0 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Reacquired

      “2023 2 1 0 0 1 0 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Ceased other reasons

      “2023 2 1 0 0 1 0 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — End

      “2023 2 1 0 0 1 0 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Michigan 2024 — Transfers

      “2024 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Ohio 2024 — Transfers

      “2024 4”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Michigan 2025 — Transfers

      “2025 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Start

      “2023 2 1 0 0 1 0 2”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Michigan 2023 — Transfers

      “2023 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Illinois 2024 — Transfers

      “2024 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Indiana 2024 — Transfers

      “2024 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 Florida 2023 — Transfers

      “2023 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2023 — Net change

      “2023 103 100 - 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2025 — Ceased other reasons

      “2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2024 — Reacquired

      “2024 2 1 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2025 — End

      “2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2024 — Nonrenewal

      “2024 2 1 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2023 — Nonrenewal

      “2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2023 — Terminated

      “2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2023 — Opened

      “2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2025 — Nonrenewal

      “2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2025 — Opened

      “2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2024 — Terminated

      “2024 2 1 0 0 0 0 3”

      Note: This is a state-specific or non-Total Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2024 — Terminated

      “2024 1 0 1 0 0 0 0”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2023 — Reacquired

      “2023 29 0 0 0 8 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2023 — Opened

      “2023 29 0 0 0 8 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2023 — End

      “2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2024 — Reacquired

      “2024 1 0 1 0 0 0 0”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2024 — Start

      “2024 21 0 0 0 0 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2023 — Ceased other reasons

      “2023 29 0 0 0 8 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2023 — Start

      “2023 29 0 0 0 8 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2023 — Terminated

      “2023 29 0 0 0 8 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Arizona 2024 — Nonrenewal

      “2024 1 0 1 0 0 0 0”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2024 — Reacquired

      “2024 21 0 0 0 0 0 21”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2025 — Ceased other reasons

      “2025 21 5 0 0 0 0 26”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Illinois 2023 — Start

      “2023 16 1 0 0 0 0 17”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Illinois 2023 — Nonrenewal

      “2023 16 1 0 0 0 0 17”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2025 — Start

      “2025 21 5 0 0 0 0 26”

      Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to systemwide/national Total rows.

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