How much does a 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $463,500–$1,314,000, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise

1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® Warehouse Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$463,500–$1,314,000

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

194

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® worth it? How it compares to 131 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 77% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $463,500	pricier than 81% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 81% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	0.5% of outlets	better than most (median 1.8%)
Disclosed lawsuits	6	more litigious than 86% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

KPI analysis of 189 franchised warehouses (2024): average metro sales $1,311/customer; top quartile $2,125/customer. Survey of 112 warehouses: average EBITDA $167,319 (8%), median $110,239. Results vary significantly by performance.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 termination, 1 ceased operations in 2024; 17 transfers indicates turnover.

Legal history (Item 3)

6 matters disclosed.

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1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise — frequently asked

How much does a 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $463,500–$1,314,000, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise owners make?: KPI analysis of 189 franchised warehouses (2024): average metro sales $1,311/customer; top quartile $2,125/customer. Survey of 112 warehouses: average EBITDA $167,319 (8%), median $110,239. Results vary significantly by performance. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise failure rate?: 1 termination, 1 ceased operations in 2024; 17 transfers indicates turnover.
Is a 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C® or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.