Velofix franchise
2026 filing · April 9, 2026
Velofix at a glance
A mobile bike shop that repairs and services all kinds of bicycles on site.
The business
- Franchisor
- Velofix Holdings USA, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2014
- 12 years of selling franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $203K–$252K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Plus a $3,500 set-up fee for each mobile bike shop
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus 2% to the branding fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 30
- As printed in the filing
From Velofix Holdings USA, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Velofix among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Velofix | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $227,575 | Costs less than 65% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Velofix franchise costs
Opening one Velofix costs an estimated $202,700 to $252,450. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are mobile bike shop ($60,500 to $75,500) and designated equipment package and customization of mobile bike shop ($54,500 to $67,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Initial Training Expenses | $3,700 | $7,200 | |
| Mobile Bike Shop | $60,500 | $75,500 | |
| Designated Equipment Package and Customization of Mobile Bike Shop | $54,500 | $67,000 | |
| Computer Hardware, Software & Peripherals | $6,000 | $7,250 | |
| Office Supplies, Printing and Stationary | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $12,500 | ||
| Professional Services | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Promotional Expenses | $8,000 | $13,000 | |
| Insurance | $3,500 | $5,500 | |
| Uniforms | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – For Initial 3-Month Period | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $202,700 | $252,450 | |
Source: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Velofix franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000, plus a $3,500 set-up fee for each mobile bike shop. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus 2% to the branding fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | $140/month, per Mobile Bike Shop. |
| Additional Training | At our option, $600. |
| Local Advertising | 2% of Gross Sales |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Velofix 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: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 38
SBA loans to Velofix franchisees
Lenders approved 10 SBA 7(a) loans for Velofix franchisees from 2016 to 2023, $869K in all. All 8 that have ended were paid in full; none was charged off. The other 2 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Velofix compares
Of the 139 mobile franchises on this site, Velofix is the 126th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Velofix | Typical mobile brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $203K | $96K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $252K | $167K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 91 of 139 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 139 brands in mobile franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 (−15) | 40 |
| 2024 | 34 (−2) | 40 |
| 2025 | 30 (−4) | 53 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. U.S. outlets only. In 2025 the company opened 12 outlets serving golf course fleets.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 74, but the filing shows 86. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 39
Where Velofix locations are
At the end of 2025, Velofix had locations in 20 states. The most are in California, Florida and Minnesota.
- California25
- Florida15
- Minnesota6
- Illinois5
- Texas5
- Washington4
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Florida | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Illinois | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Texas | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Colorado | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Virginia | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Georgia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 | 0 | 2 |
All 20 states
| New Jersey | 2 |
|---|---|
| New York | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
Source: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, page 40
Who owns Velofix?
Velofix franchises are sold by Velofix Holdings USA, Inc.
From Velofix Holdings USA, Inc’s 2026 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: Velofix Holdings USA, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Velofix filings
The figures on this page come from Velofix Holdings USA, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued April 9, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 9, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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