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Ziebart Franchise

Ziebart Corporation is a premier automotive appearance and protection franchise that has been franchising since 1962. The brand offers a comprehensive suite of vehicle care services including paint protection film, ceramic coatings, window…

Total Investment
$450K$924K
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
86
Franchising Since
1962

🌻About Ziebart Franchise

Ziebart Corporation is a premier automotive appearance and protection franchise that has been franchising since 1962.

The brand offers a comprehensive suite of vehicle care services including paint protection film, ceramic coatings, window tinting, rust protection, undercoating, fabric protection, detailing, and accessories installation.

With more than six decades in the industry, Ziebart is one of the most established names in automotive aftermarket services.

💰Ziebart Franchise Cost & Fees

Minimum Investment
$450K
Average Investment
$687K
Maximum Investment
$924K
Fee TypeAmountNotes
Initial Franchise FeeN/AOne-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales of gross salesOngoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range$450,100$924,000Includes build-out, inventory, working capital

The investment range of $450K–$924K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales of gross sales.

📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)

ItemLowHigh
Method When Due To Whom Low High of Payment is Paymen Made t Initial Franchise F$45,000$45,000
cor$30,000$100,000
Lump Sum As Us or Approved Package, including incurred Suppliers Signage Equipme$100,000$180,000
Lump Sum As incurred Us or Approved Suppliers Opening$32,000$50,000
Lump Sum As incurred Us or Inventory/Supplies Approved Suppliers Leasehold$80,000$300,000
Third Parties Computer Equipment$2,000$4,000
Lump Sum As incurred Us or Approved Suppliers Utilities, Rent, and$38,100$56,000
Insurance$3,000$9,000
Lump Sum Before Third Parties Opening Grand Opening$7,000$10,000
Lump Sum Upon Signing Third Parties Advertising the Franchise Agreement Travel E$3,000$5,000
As incurred As incurred Third Parties Initial Training Miscellaneous$10,000$15,000
Additional Funds$100,000$150,000

🏦Financing (Item 10)

DetailInformation
Financing AvailableNo
DescriptionFranchisor does not offer financing.

📊Ziebart Franchise Earnings — Item 19

Average Revenue
$253K
Median Revenue
$1014156.0M
Revenue Range
$253K$4.6M

Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.

Ziebart Litigation & Risk Flags

2 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.

Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.

📈Ziebart System Growth

Total Units
86
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
86

Ziebart currently operates 0 franchised locations and 86 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.

Ziebart Franchise — FAQ

The total investment to open a Ziebart franchise ranges from $450,100 to $924,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Ziebart charges a royalty fee of 8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Ziebart Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Ziebart to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Ziebart franchise owners report average revenue of $253K and median revenue of $1014156.0M. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Ziebart has been franchising since 1962. The FDD shows an investment range of $450,100-$924,000, a 8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 2 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is N/A and the total investment ranges from $450,100 to $924,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.

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Ziebart
Total Investment
$450K$924K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise FeeN/A
Royalty8% of your Gross Friday of the week We will collect this Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units86
Franchising Since1962
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending Litigation2 actions
Bankruptcy HistoryYes
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