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Home / Compare / ShowCar Auto Spa vs Smiths Lube & Repair

Franchise Comparison

ShowCar Auto Spavs Smiths Lube & Repair

Brand A

ShowCar Auto Spa logo

ShowCar Auto Spa

Automotive

Investment

$70K - $546K

Brand B

Smiths Lube & Repair logo

Smiths Lube & Repair

Automotive

Investment

$81K - $120K

MetricShowCar Auto SpaSmiths Lube & Repair
Total Investment$70K - $546K$81K - $120K
Franchise Fee$40K$60K
Liquid Cash Required$75K$100K
Net Worth Required$100K$100K
Royalty Fee7%7%
CategoryAutomotiveAutomotive
Founded20212016
Franchising Since20242023
Home-BasedYesYes
Semi-AbsenteeYesYes
Absentee OwnershipNoYes
Multi-UnitNoNo
VetFranNoYes
E-2 VisaNoNo
SBA ApprovedYesNo

Key Differences

  • •ShowCar Auto Spa has a lower minimum investment.
  • •Smiths Lube & Repair is a VetFran member; ShowCar Auto Spa is not.
  • •ShowCar Auto Spa is SBA approved; Smiths Lube & Repair is not.

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