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Grease Monkey vs 1-800-RADIATOR — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Grease Monkey | 1-800-RADIATOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $708,057 | $463,500 |
| Total fees | 6.5% | 10% |
| Outlets | 408 | 194 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 6 |
Grease Monkey: what their numbers say
FY2025 data from 174 franchisees in 5 sales categories. Charts show net sales ranges, EBITDAR averages (3.8%-23.5%), and quartile performance. Excludes occupancy costs, taxes, interest. Limited sample omits struggling/new locations.
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.
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