Tint World Franchise Analysis 2026

Investment & Fee Data

Investment Overview

Franchise Fee$50K

Total Investment$240K – $450K

Royalty Rate6.0%

Ad/Marketing Fund2.0%

Total Fee Burden8.0%

System Size & Growth

US Locations126

Unit Growth Rate+10.0%

Founded2007

Franchising Since2007

FDD Item 19Yes ✓

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Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$743K

Owner Earnings$82K

SBA Default RateN/A

5-Year Survival85%

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💡 What This Means For You

The combined fee burden of 8.0% is within the industry average of 8-10%. Beyond the listed investment, expect approximately $119K in hidden costs (working capital, legal, insurance, tech fees) — bringing your realistic total closer to $464K.

Financial Performance & Risk Analysis

Financial Performance

Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$743K

Net Profit Margin11%

Est. Owner Earnings$82K

Breakeven18-30 months

Payback Period4.7-6.7 years

Capital Requirements & Operations

Liquid Capital Required$100K

Net Worth Required$300K

Staff Required5-10

Training4 weeks

Territory2-mile radius

Multi-Unit RequiredNo

Term Length10 years

Risk & SBA Safety Data

SBA Default RateNo Data

5-Year Survival85%

Renewal FeeVaries

Transfer FeeVaries

💡 Financial Analysis

A revenue-to-investment ratio of 2.2x is solid and in line with industry norms. At estimated owner earnings of $82K/year, the simple payback period is approximately 4.2 years.

Due Diligence Deep Dive

The data franchise brokers don't show you — real costs, owner lifestyle, franchisee satisfaction, exit options, and FDD transparency.

💰 True Cost of Ownership

Working Capital (6 mo)$50K

Legal & Accounting$15K

Insurance (Annual)$15K

Tech/Software (Monthly)$600/mo

Lease Deposit Est.$25K

Grand Opening$10K

Total Hidden Costs$119K

👤 Owner Reality Check

Hours Per Week45-55

Absentee Owner Friendly?No ✗

Manager-Run Possible?Yes ✓

Seasonal VariationModerate

Labor Cost (% of Revenue)35%

Owner-managed operations. Expect to invest 45-55 hours per week managing day-to-day activities, staff oversight, customer acquisition, and brand compliance. Focus on operational efficiency and franchisee standards adherence.

📊 Franchisee Health

Satisfaction Score71/100 (Good)

Annual Turnover Rate6.0%

Litigation Count (Item 3)10 cases

5-Year Closure Rate4%

Avg Franchisee Tenure7 years

Franchisee AssociationYes ✓

🚪 Exit Strategy & Resale

Resale Value Multiple1.8-2.5xx earnings

Transfer RestrictionsFranchisor approval required; right of first refusal

Non-Compete Period2 years

Non-Compete Radius10 miles

Avg Time to Sell8-14 months

Exit DifficultyModerate

📋 FDD Transparency Report

Item 19 QualityModerate

Item 19 Includes:

✓ Average unit volume

✓ Operating expenses

Territory ProtectionLimited

Territory scope varies by location; limited exclusivity provided

Required Suppliers?Yes

Supplier Markup RiskModerate

Renewal Terms10-year term; renewal terms subject to brand standards compliance

🚩 FDD Red Flags & Green Flags

⚠️ Watch Out For:

Moderate fee structure (8.0% total)Low litigation history

✅ Positive Signals:

Item 19 comprehensive financial disclosureEstablished system with strong unit baseTrack record data available

AI Disruption Risk Assessment

🛡️ AI Disruption Risk: Low

26/100

AI-Proof Disruption Timeline: 5-10 years High Risk

Low risk. Window tinting is skilled labor requiring precision and on-site expertise. AI may optimize scheduling, but the core service is labor-dependent and hard to automate.

AI Threats:

Window tinting requires skilled technicians on-site

Defensive Moat:

Real estate, skilled technician relationships, customer relationships, operational systems, local presence.

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Territory Saturation Analysis

0.04

Units per 100K pop.

0.04x

Saturation Index

vs. Automotive avg (1.05/100K)

States with Presence

Low Saturation

Tint World has significant whitespace opportunity relative to its category.

Geographic Distribution

No units

High density

Most Saturated States

State	Units	Population	Per 100K
Vermont	8	645,000	1.24
Washington DC	8	671,000	1.19
North Dakota	7	781,000	0.90
New Hampshire	8	1,451,000	0.55
Kentucky	8	4,557,000	0.18

Least Saturated States

State	Units	Population	Per 100K
California	9	39,029,000	0.02
Florida	8	23,555,000	0.03
Texas	8	30,503,000	0.03
Illinois	8	12,549,000	0.06
Michigan	8	9,998,000	0.08

Growth Opportunity States

High-population states where Tint World has minimal or no presence — potential expansion territories.

New York Pennsylvania Ohio Georgia North Carolina

Investment Thesis

Tint World carries a HOLD signal with a FutureScore of 69/100. A niche automotive aftermarket franchise with diversified services. The 126-unit system is still small but growing at 10%. Moderate investment with decent AUV. Speculative due to small system size and unproven long-term scale.

Ideal Investor Profile: Automotive enthusiast seeking niche aftermarket business

Strengths

10% growth rateDiversified services (tint, PPF, audio, detail)Moderate investment8% total fees

Risk Factors

Small system (126 units)Niche service mixAutomotive aftermarket competition

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