How much does a MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,315,000–$12,391,000, including a $2,500 initial franchise fee.

How much do MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise owners make?

MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC scores F on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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SUBJECT DOSSIER · FDD 2026

MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC

Automotive Services · disclosure-honesty grade · from public state filings

GRADE F · FAILS DISCLOSURE

Disclosure honesty

Transparency 1 / 5

MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC discloses little or no owner-earnings data (Item 19) — the franchisor won't put real profit in writing.

Outlets41

Disclosed lawsuits0

Closure signals4 ceased

Investment

$2,315,000–$12,391,000

Total fees

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Outlets

Closure signals

4 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

◢ FINDINGS

ITEM 19

No real earnings disclosure

The franchisor won't put owner profit in writing — you can't verify the pitch.

ITEM 20

4 outlets ceased operations

System declined from 46 (2023) to 41 outlets (2025). 4 terminations/closures and 1 transfer in 2025.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor does not disclose any financial performance representations. Explicitly states no representations about franchisee future financial performance or company-owned outlet past performance.

Is MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC worth it? — how it compares to 18 similar franchises

Startup cost	from $2,315,000	pricier than 86% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	9.8% of outlets	worse than 75% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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◤ CLASSIFIED · ITEM 19 RECONSTRUCTED

Owner take-home for a MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC

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MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,315,000–$12,391,000, including a $2,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise owners make?: MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise failure rate?: System declined from 46 (2023) to 41 outlets (2025). 4 terminations/closures and 1 transfer in 2025.
Is a MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC scores F on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES INC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.