Car Doctor Plus franchise
2025 filing · March 3, 2025
Car Doctor Plus at a glance
An auto repair shop offering engine repair, brakes, exhaust work, tires and transmission service. At the end of 2024 there were 1 Car Doctor Plus locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Auto repair
- Franchisor
- Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Locust Grove, Virginia
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $218K–$538K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 2% to the national advertising fund once started and local advertising of at least 1.5% of revenue or $1,500 a month
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2% of gross revenue once the fund starts
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2024
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2022–2024
From Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Car Doctor Plus among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Car Doctor Plus | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $378,000 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a Car Doctor Plus franchise costs
Opening one Car Doctor Plus costs an estimated $218,000 to $538,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are tools and equipment ($100,000 to $200,000) and leasehold improvements ($10,000 to $150,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3,000 | $4,500 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 mos) | $30,000 | $45,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 | $150,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $3,000 | $7,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Signage | $3,000 | $7,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Tools and Equipment | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System | $5,000 | $6,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $23,000 | $73,000 | |
| Total | $218,000 | $538,000 | |
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, page 16
Car Doctor Plus franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 2% to the national advertising fund once started and local advertising of at least 1.5% of revenue or $1,500 a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue once the fund starts. |
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $500 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising | The greater of 1.5% of Gross Revenues or a minimum of $1,500 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Car Doctor Plus does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, page 40
How Car Doctor Plus compares
Of the 53 auto repair franchises on this site, Car Doctor Plus is the 26th cheapest to open and the 46th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Car Doctor Plus | Typical auto repair brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $218K | $224K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $538K | $534K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 92 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 33 of 53 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 53 brands in auto repair franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: auto repair franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, page 41
Who owns Car Doctor Plus?
Car Doctor Plus franchises are sold by Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC’s 2025 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC, 2025 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Car Doctor Plus filings
The figures on this page come from Car Doctor Plus Franchise LLC’s 2025 filing, issued March 3, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | March 3, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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