--- title: "Franchise Deep Dive: Precision Tune Auto Care's Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data" url: https://burnaze.com/article/c2c747e0-e7f0-42d8-949c-b98fdc2c84bc source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-precision-tune-auto-cares-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723873 category: "Repair & maintenance" industry: "Automotive" segment: "Repair & maintenance" topics: ["Finance & M&A"] published: 2023-11-09T14:09:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:07:59.598Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/5552e111547ce2cab756993a9d3328e85713.jpg --- # Franchise Deep Dive: Precision Tune Auto Care's Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data **TL;DR:** Precision Tune Auto Care is a leading provider of car repair and tune-up services in the U.S. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2023-11-09. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-precision-tune-auto-cares-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723873).* ## Key facts - Precision Tune Auto Care has 275+ locations - Initial investment ranges from $127,000 to $253,600 - Ongoing royalty fee is between 6% and 7.5% ## Story ## Company overview Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) is a leading provider of car repair and tune-up services in the U.S. and internationally. Precision Tune Auto Care first entered the automotive service market in Beaumont, Texas in 1976 where it started as a small tune-up shop. The brand began offering franchise opportunities in 1978. Over the following years, it has evolved to provide a wide variety of services, including oil changes and full engine replacements. Precision Tune Auto Care boasts that it serves more than 1.5 million customers per year. As of October 2023, there are more than 275 PTAC service centers operating across seven countries, including Nigeria, Oman, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Mexico, Taiwan and the United States. The brand is actively offering new franchise opportunities in the following U.S. territories: - Arkansas - Florida - Maryland - Minnesota - Ohio - Tennessee - Texas - Virginia ## Business model The business model of Precision Tune Auto Care is focused around providing trustworthy and reliable automotive repair services to customers. The brand’s list of services encompasses total car care, diagnostic checks, scheduled maintenance and general auto repairs. The following elements are listed as components that make up the brand’s value proposition: - Over 45 years of International franchise success - World class management, sales and technical training - Turn-key marketing and advertising programs - National vendor partnerships - Proven proprietary POS system - 24/7 Intranet community - National and local support - Powerful brand proposition - Proven business model ## Franchise details - Continuous research and development Interested candidates are not required to have prior mechanical experience. PTAC provides ample training to get its new owners up and running. This training covers management training, financial modeling, business planning, customer communications, building and creating relationships, leadership skills, marketing and advertising, and operating procedures. As of October 2023, 26% of Precision Tune Auto Care service centers in the U.S. are owned by veterans and 66% of all locations are owned by multi-unit operators. Precision Tune Auto Care does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference. The estimated initial investment required to open a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise ranges from $127,000 to $253,600. This investment is broken down into the following costs: - Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000 - Landlord: $6,000 to $10,000 - Equipment, Fixtures, Furniture, Signage and Technical Manuals: $65,000 to $110,000 - Installation of Signs and Compressors: $10,000 to $25,000 - Initial Inventory: $5,000 to $7,500 - Insurance: $2,000 to $6,500 - Initial Training: $0 to $2,500 - New Center Marketing: $3,000 - Miscellaneous: $1,000 to $10,000 - Computer Hardware, Software and Support: $3,000 to $7,100 - Additional Funds (Three Months): $25,000 to $40,000 ## Investment requirements Interested candidates must also have at least $2 million in cash with $200 in liquid assets. The franchise fee required to open a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise is $25K. Franchisees must also pay an ongoing royalty fee between 6% and 7.5%, as well as a 1.5% marketing fee. - Robert Falconi — President and CEO - Rick Simmons — General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - John Wiegand — Senior Vice President of Operational Programs and Development - Joel Burrows — Vice President of Training/Research and Development - Lee Oppenheim — Vice President of Franchise Development *Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on this site constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any franchises, securities, or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the franchise and/or securities laws of such jurisdiction. 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