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Buy a Ziebart Franchise

Ziebart is an automotive appearance and protection franchise founded in 1959 in Michigan, where it pioneered commercial rustproofing before it began franchising in 1965. From its Troy, Michigan headquarters, the brand has grown into a worldwide network of licensed locations across roughly 37 countries, with close to 100 units in the United States.

The business operates from fixed retail service centres and sells a broad menu of vehicle protection and appearance work: rust protection and undercoating, auto detailing, paint correction, paint protection film, window tinting, spray-on bed liners, auto glass and accessories. Customers range from individual vehicle owners to fleets, dealerships and commercial accounts, backed by roughly 1,000 car-dealer partner relationships.

The model combines retail walk-in trade with repeat and B2B revenue, drawing on proprietary, US-made products and patented application tools. The multi-service format lets owners run several revenue lines under one roof, with territory-based ownership structured for single or multi-unit operation.

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Why buy a Ziebart Franchise?

Buying a Ziebart franchise means entering a long-established automotive brand with more than 65 years of operating history and strong name recognition built on its “It’s us, or rust” heritage. The diversified service menu spanning detailing, paint protection, window tint, rust protection and accessories gives owners several revenue lines and natural upselling on each customer visit, rather than dependence on a single service.

Franchisees work with proprietary, US-made products and patented tools, supported by a dedicated franchise team covering operations, sales, marketing and technical assistance. Roughly 1,000 dealer partnerships plus fleet accounts extend the model well beyond retail walk-in trade, and the automotive aftermarket has proven resilient across economic cycles. Ziebart also reports a long average ownership tenure, a sign that existing operators tend to stay.

Ziebart Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1959

    • Franchising Since

      1965

    • New Startup Cost

      $450,100 – $924,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      Costs incurred

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      96

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      1

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,345,813

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Ziebart – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Ziebart's onboarding runs as an 8-week program covering 104 hours of classroom and 228 hours of on-the-job training, plus two weeks of in-person sales and leadership training at the Troy, Michigan headquarters. Owners gain access to exclusive Ziebart operating software and a franchisee intranet, with ongoing technical, operations, sales and marketing support including co-op advertising, national and regional campaigns, SEO, social and email. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and software access Ziebart provides to incoming owners and existing staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits hands-on local operators who enjoy building a retail and B2B customer base, not passive investors. Prior automotive experience helps but is not required, since Ziebart trains on both technical work and business management. Day to day, owners manage a service centre, lead and develop technicians, drive local sales and dealer or fleet accounts, and hold service quality across a broad menu. Strong people management, a sales orientation and focus on customer experience matter most; multi-unit growth suits operators who can build repeatable systems.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Ziebart ranks #1 in the Automotive Appearance Service category of Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, where it has placed for many years (#150 overall in 2024). It has earned Franchise Business Review Top Franchise recognition, most recently among the Top 200 Franchises for 2026, alongside Franchise Direct Top 100 Global listings, IFA membership and VetFran participation. Customers rate locations around 4.5 stars on Google. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside a specific territory's local reviews and reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Ziebart operates in the US automotive aftermarket, valued by the Auto Care Association at over $500 billion and marked by steady, recession-resistant demand. With the average US vehicle now more than 12 years old, owners keep cars longer and spend more to protect appearance, paint and resale value, supporting demand for detailing, coatings and rust protection. Fleet, dealer and retail channels add diversified, repeat revenue. For resale buyers, local vehicle density, climate-driven rust exposure and nearby competition shape how a specific territory performs.

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