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The real numbers on owning a Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise

Automotive Services - Tire & Auto Service · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

—

Total fees

—

Outlets

133

Closure signals

6 ceased

Lawsuits

Is Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv worth it? How it compares to 12 similar franchises

Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	4.5% of outlets	worse than 70% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No Item 19 earnings claims data provided in excerpts.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2024 saw 30-unit rebranding to Mavis; net decline -29 outlets 2023-2024.

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Franchisor's framing: No Item 19 earnings claims data provided in excerpts.…

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Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise cost?: Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv's current FDD excerpt doesn't clearly state a total investment range — ask for Item 7 directly.
How much do Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise owners make?: Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv 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 Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise failure rate?: 2024 saw 30-unit rebranding to Mavis; net decline -29 outlets 2023-2024.
Is a Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv 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 Tuffy Auto Service Centers/Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.