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Grease Monkey vs Novus, Novus Glass — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Grease Monkey | Novus, Novus Glass | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $708,057 | $69,500 |
| Total fees | 6.5% | 8% |
| Outlets | 408 | 123 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 1 |
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.
Novus, Novus Glass: what their numbers say
92 franchisees reported gross sales Jan-Dec 2025. Mobile single: median $300,112; retail single: median $631,833. Range $13,484–$1,792,583. Unverified, excludes costs.
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