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1-800-RADIATOR vs Jiffy Lube — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| 1-800-RADIATOR | Jiffy Lube | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | C |
| Investment from | $463,500 | $211,000 |
| Total fees | 10% | 5.5% |
| Outlets | 194 | 2,083 |
| Lawsuits | 6 | 20 |
1-800-RADIATOR: what their numbers say
KPI analysis of 189 warehouses (2024): Metro sales $1,311 per customer avg; inventory availability 7-12% out-of-stock; sales visit frequency 2.6-5.2 times/year. EBITDA survey of 112 warehouses: avg $167,319 (8% EBITDA margin); median $110,239.
Jiffy Lube: what their numbers say
Provides 3-year comparative sales/vehicle data by quartile for established stores (2023-2025) and new store performance. System average net adjusted sales $1,084,034 (2025). No income expense analysis; cherry-picks best performers without disclosing costs.
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