Hello Garage charges a royalty fee of 3.0% 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 Hello Garage franchise is approximately 3.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $201/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

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

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

Hello 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 are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Hello Garage currently operates 117 locations (2025 FDD) (103 franchised, 14 company-owned). The system contracted by 12.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 5.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Hello Garage is 25.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Hello Garage does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Hello Garage is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Hello Garage's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Hello Garage's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Hello Garage provides 55 hours of initial training (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.

Hello Garage 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.