Power Trucks USA franchise
2023 filing · April 25, 2023Shares sales figures
Power Trucks USA at a glance
A truck repair shop offering brakes, oil changes, inspections, transmission and diesel repairs. At the end of 2022 there were 1 Power Trucks USA locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Auto repair
- Franchisor
- Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2021
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Warrenton, Virginia
- Typical size
- 6,000–8,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $224K–$463K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 3% (currently 1%) to the brand development fund and at least $500 a month on local marketing
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- The greater of 25% of the then current franchise fee or $10,000
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2022
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2020–2022
- States
- 1
- Most in Virginia
From Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC’s 2023 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Power Trucks USA among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Power Trucks USA | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $343,491 | Costs less than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% 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 Power Trucks USA franchise costs
Opening one Power Trucks USA costs an estimated $223,775 to $463,207. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment ($60,000 to $150,000) and additional funds – three months ($74,471 to $119,654). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements, Furniture and Fixtures | $10,000 | $75,000 | |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months | $11,717 | $24,000 | |
| Equipment | $60,000 | $150,000 | |
| Signage | $1,500 | $4,000 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $1,272 | $1,555 | |
| Insurance Deposits – 12 Months | $657 | $2,409 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,608 | $4,689 | |
| When Due Professional Fees | $2,500 | $4,500 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $50 | $500 | |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $800 | $1,500 | |
| Tint Training Fee | $1,200 | $2,400 | |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $74,471 | $119,654 | |
| Total | $223,775 | $463,207 | |
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 18
Power Trucks USA franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 3% (currently 1%) to the brand development fund and at least $500 a month on local marketing. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%. |
| Technology | Up to $750 per month, currently $500 per month |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 per violation |
| Renewal | The greater of 25% of the then current franchise fee or $10,000 |
| Local Marketing and Promotional Expenditures | $500 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Power Trucks USA publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 50
How Power Trucks USA compares
Of the 53 auto repair franchises on this site, Power Trucks USA is the 27th cheapest to open and the 48th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Power Trucks USA | Typical auto repair brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $224K | $224K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $463K | $534K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 1.5% | 2% |
| US locations | 1 | 92 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: auto repair franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 53
Where Power Trucks USA locations are
At the end of 2022, Power Trucks USA had locations in 1 state. The most are in Virginia.
- Virginia1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, page 54
Who owns Power Trucks USA?
Power Trucks USA franchises are sold by Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC.
From Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC’s 2023 filing.
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: Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC, 2023 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Power Trucks USA filings
The figures on this page come from Power Trucks USA Franchising LLC’s 2023 filing, issued April 25, 2023, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 filing | April 25, 2023 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2020–2022 |
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