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Buy an ABRA Auto Body & Glass Franchise

ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a collision repair franchise founded in 1984 in Fridley, Minnesota. The brand specializes in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement, serving vehicle owners and insurance carriers through a network of technician-staffed repair centers. Each location follows a structured repair process anchored by the brand’s promise: repairing vehicles “Right the First Time, On Time®,” backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Since 2019, ABRA has operated under Driven Brands, the largest automotive aftermarket franchise group in North America, within a Collision division alongside CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA. This parent structure gives franchisees access to negotiated national vendor purchasing programs, a proprietary software platform for repair tracking and scheduling, and shared operational support infrastructure.

Franchising since 1987, ABRA has built its footprint primarily across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Each franchise unit operates within a one-mile protected radius, positioned as an essential-services provider in the collision and glass repair segment.

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Why buy an ABRA Auto Body & Glass Franchise?

Collision repair is a resilient service category, and for buyers looking to buy an ABRA Auto Body & Glass franchise, the brand’s four-decade track record and Driven Brands’ parent infrastructure offer tangible advantages. National vendor purchasing agreements support cost efficiency that independent shops typically cannot match, and the Driven Brands Collision Group connection brings broader industry relationships and operational resources.

An existing ABRA location brings established insurance partner relationships, a local customer base, and a functioning technician team, all of which take years to build in a new market. The brand’s limited lifetime warranty and consumer positioning as America’s most recommended auto body repair company support repeat and referral business at the unit level.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1984

    • Franchising Since

      1987

    • New Startup Cost

      $263,640 – $4,569,050

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $25,000 – $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Sales or $45,000/year

    • Marketing Fee

      0.70%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      55

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

ABRA Auto Body & Glass – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    ABRA provides initial training in classroom (78 hours) and on-the-job (32 hours) formats, completed within approximately 10 weeks of signing. Ongoing support includes field operations assistance, a toll-free support line, a franchisee intranet platform, proprietary software for repair tracking and scheduling, and national vendor purchasing co-ops. Franchisees attend the annual Driven Brands Collision Group conference alongside CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA partners. Marketing support covers co-op advertising, national and regional media, social media, and SEO. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access ABRA provides to incoming owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ABRA model suits operators comfortable managing a staffed repair center with both technical oversight and customer service responsibilities. Prior automotive experience is not required; the franchisor trains incoming owners on operations. Day-to-day ownership involves managing technicians and front-line staff, maintaining relationships with insurance adjusters and referral sources, and ensuring repairs meet quality and warranty standards. A background in operations management, staff leadership, or B2B relationship management is a useful foundation. Absentee ownership is not permitted; ABRA requires an engaged on-site operator.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    ABRA positions itself as America's most recommended auto body repair company, anchored by its limited lifetime warranty. Within the Driven Brands Collision Group, franchisees participate in an annual conference and awards program; the 2025 Franchisee of the Year was Doug Sharp (Abra Watertown, SD), and the 2024 honor went to Jeremy and Matthew Buller of three North Dakota locations. ABRA also participates in the NABC Recycled Rides program, donating refurbished vehicles to veterans. For resale buyers, local customer reviews and insurance-partner reputation are the most relevant brand-strength signals.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US automotive collision repair market was valued at approximately $34.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow steadily through 2032 (DataBridge Market Research). Demand is sustained by consistent accident rates, an aging national vehicle fleet, and the growing complexity of modern vehicles, which increasingly require specialist repair facilities with ADAS calibration capability. Collision repair is largely non-discretionary, often insurance-triggered, giving the category resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, the insurance carrier mix and referral volume of a specific unit are key demand indicators.

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