Garage Force charges a royalty fee of 5.0% 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 Garage Force franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Garage Force has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

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

Garage Force offers exclusive 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 are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Garage Force currently operates 228 locations (2025 FDD) (227 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 22.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 11.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Garage Force is 7.9% (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 Garage Force FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $441K (average: $507K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Garage Force is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.

Garage Force's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 1.5 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).

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

Garage Force provides 48 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Garage Force does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.