What was the average total operating expense for Byrider stores in the first quartile?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r 31 in 2022 and 2023) of Stores Open 24+ Months as of 12/31/2023
STORE RESULTS BROKEN DOWN INTO QUARTILES
| First Quartile = 25 Stores | Average | Exceed Avg. | Median | Second Quartile = 25 Stores | Average | Exceed Avg. | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Purchase Price 26 | $7,166 | 52.00% | $7,162 | Vehicle Purchase Price 26 | $6,579 | 48.00% | $6,72 |
| Reconditioning Expense 27 | $2,395 | 64.00% | $2,134 | Reconditioning Expense 27 | $2,214 | 48.00% | $2,287 |
| Down Payment (cash/trade/deferred) 28 | $2,597 | 36.00% | $2,332 | Down Payment (cash/trade/deferred) 28 | $2,552 | 48.00% | $2,457 |
| Gross Mark-Up 29 | $7,148 | 52.00% | $7,190 | Gross Mark-Up 29 | $6,942 | 56.00% | $7,092 |
| Installment Contract Amount Financed 32 | $15,484 | 52.00% | $15,661 | Installment Contract Amount Financed 32 | $14,388 | 56.00% | $14,621 |
| Interest Rate 33 | 20.80% | 44.00% | 20.35% | Interest Rate 33 | 21.45% | 48.00% | 21.23% |
| Monthly Payment Equivalent Amount 34 | $495 | 44.00% | $487 | Monthly Payment Equivalent Amount 34 | $480 | 40.00% | $476 |
| Discount Rate 30 | 29.28% | 64.00% | 30.00% | Discount Rate 30 | 29.58% | 76.00% | 30.00% |
| Average Trade Percentage 37 | 21.55% | 40.00% | 17.48% | Average Trade Percentage 37 | 20.07% | 44.00% | 18.40% |
| Average CoBuyer Percentage 38 | 18.65% | 40.00% | 17.39% | Average CoBuyer Percentage 38 | 17.46% | 48.00% | 15.89% |
| All Delinquency (% of portfolio 1 or more days delinquent) 35 | 8.96% | 68.00% | 8.36% | All Delinquency (% of portfolio 1 or more days delinquent) 35 | 10.34% | 56.00% | 10.02% |
| Net Charge Off (as % of Portfolio Amount) 39 | 0.90% | 52.00% | 0.89% | Net Charge Off (as % of Portfolio Amount) 39 | 1.10% | 48.00% | 1.11% |
| Static Pool Charge Off (Originations from 2 Years Prior) 40 | 18.26% | 60.00% | 16.32% | Static Pool Charge Off (Originations from 2 Years Prior) 40 | 23.37% | 52.00% | 23.04% |
| Average Cash on Cash (Originations from 2 Years Prior) 41 | 117.78% | 52.00% | 119.92% | Average Cash on Cash (Originations from 2 Years Prior) 41 | 113.13% | 56.00% | 114.10% |
| Warranty Expense/Vehicle Sold 31 | $708 | 40.00% | $735 | Warranty Expense/Vehicle Sold 31 | $780 | 52.00% | $771 |
| Average Monthly Marketing Expenses 42 | $7,082 | 44.00% | $7,394 | Average Monthly Marketing Expenses 42 | $7,652 | 64.00% | $6,816 |
| Average Monthly Operating Expenses 36 |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 63–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average monthly operating expenses for stores in the first quartile is detailed in Item 19. For the first quartile, consisting of 25 stores, the average monthly operating expenses are $181,257. This figure represents the average expenses for the lowest-performing 25% of Byrider stores included in the financial performance representation.
This data point is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the range of operating expenses they might encounter. It is important to note that 48% of the stores in the first quartile exceeded this average, indicating a wide variation in performance within this group. The median monthly operating expenses for this quartile was $184,794, which is higher than the average, suggesting that some stores had significantly lower expenses, pulling the average down.
Understanding these financial performance metrics is crucial for anyone considering investing in a Byrider franchise. While the average provides a general benchmark, prospective franchisees should investigate further to understand the factors that contribute to variations in operating expenses and overall profitability. This includes analyzing local market conditions, management practices, and other variables that can impact a store's financial performance.