What are the vehicle requirements for a Bath Tune Up franchise?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd are located in a strip mall, or other commercial building.
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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
and our recommendation is to check with your Operations Manager before purchasing or leasing.
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- We recommend additional tools and office supplies required for your franchised business. See Exhibit G for a complete list of recommended items.
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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, franchisees are required to have a white vehicle with approved Bath Tune Up signage for each franchised business. The franchisor provides the artwork files for the signage. The vehicle must be in unblemished condition and continuously maintained to present a professional image.
The estimated cost for a vehicle ranges from $7,000 to $40,000, depending on whether the franchisee already owns a suitable white vehicle or needs to purchase or lease one. The lower end of the range assumes the franchisee can use an existing vehicle that meets Bath Tune Up's standards, while the higher end accounts for purchasing or leasing a new vehicle and adding the required signage.
Bath Tune Up advises franchisees against using cash to purchase a vehicle if it significantly reduces their available working capital. The FDD also mentions that affiliation with HFC (the parent company) may provide opportunities for discounts on vehicles. It is recommended to consult with the Operations Manager before making any vehicle purchase or lease decisions.