Ford's Garage charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Ford's Garage franchise is approximately 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Ford's Garage has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Ford's Garage franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Ford's Garage offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Ford's Garage currently operates 29 locations (2025 FDD) (28 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 20.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 13.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Ford's Garage is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Ford's Garage FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $5.5M (average: $5.7M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Ford's Garage is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Ford's Garage's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Ford's Garage's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Yes, Ford's Garage provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.