Tint World franchise
Tint World installs window tint, car audio and electronics, wraps, paint protection and accessories, for drivers as well as dealerships and fleets. Centers can add mobile service in their territory. At the end of 2025 there were 142 Tint World locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $250K–$480K
- Franchise fee
- $49,950
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 142
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2007
- First location
- 1982
- Franchisor based in
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Agreement length
- 15 years
- Financing
- None offered
From Tint World LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Tint World franchise costs
Opening one Tint World center costs an estimated $249,950 to $479,950. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Tint World LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Tint World franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,950, for a new center ($24,950 to convert an existing styling shop). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Tint World LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues or $500 a week, whichever is greater, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 6% of gross revenues or $1,000 a week, whichever is greater, to the national advertising fund. |
Source: Tint World LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Tint World publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports historical revenue and costs for franchised centers. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Tint World LLC, 2026 filing, page 57
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 (+23) | 0 |
| 2024 | 138 (+14) | 0 |
| 2025 | 142 (+4) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Tint World LLC, 2026 filing, page 63
How Tint World compares
Of the 10 auto repair franchises on this site, Tint World is the 5th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Tint World | Typical auto repair |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $250K | $318K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | +40.6% | +13.9% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 10 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in auto repair franchises.
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Tint World franchise questions
Does Tint World help with financing?
No. Tint World does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a Tint World franchise agreement?
The initial term is 15 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
How does Tint World compare with other auto repair franchises?
Of the 10 auto repair franchises here, Tint World is the 5th cheapest to open (low end $250K against a $318K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Tint World say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports historical revenue and costs for franchised centers. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Tint World based?
Tint World LLC is based in Boca Raton, Florida and the brand has sold franchises since 2007; the first location opened in 1982.