What is the estimated range for a vehicle for a Bath Tune Up franchise?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle5 | $7,000 - $40,000 | Buy, lease or finance | Upon opening | Vehicle lessor or dealer |
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- You must have a white vehicle with the approved BATH TUNE-UP® signage for each franchised business. We give you the artwork files for the signage. This is the estimated cost per vehicle. The white vehicle must be in unblemished condition. The vehicle must be continuously maintained and present a profession impression. Since we do not know if you already own a white vehicle or the manufacturer, model or condition of the vehicle you may be using, the low range assumes that you can affix the required signage to a white vehicle that you already own, which complies with our standards, or that you lease or place a down payment on a vehicle. The high range involves an estimate if you must purchase, or lease, a white vehicle, plus the cost to purchase and affix the signage, to comply with our standards. You should not purchase your vehicle for cash unless you will still have at least that same amount available as additional working capital to operate your business. From time to time your affiliation with HFC may allow for discounts on these vehicles
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for a vehicle ranges from $7,000 to $40,000. This wide range accounts for various options, such as using a vehicle you already own that meets Bath Tune Up's standards, leasing a vehicle, or purchasing a new or used vehicle. The FDD specifies that the vehicle must be white and have the approved Bath Tune Up signage.
The lower end of the estimate assumes you already have a compliant white vehicle and only need to add the signage. The higher end covers the cost of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and adding the necessary signage. Bath Tune Up provides the artwork files for the signage. The FDD also stipulates that the vehicle must be maintained in unblemished condition to present a professional image.
Bath Tune Up advises against using cash to purchase a vehicle if it significantly reduces your available working capital. They recommend consulting with your Operations Manager before making a purchase or lease decision. Affiliation with HFC (Home Franchise Concepts) may provide opportunities for discounts on vehicles. This initial investment is due upon opening your Bath Tune Up franchise.