1-800-Radiator

$RDTRF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryRepair & Maintenance Services
Locations194
Franchisee Count193
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$463,500
Item 7 Midpoint$888,750
Item 7 High$1,314,000
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open2
ParentDriven Brands Holdings Inc.
PE / InvestorRoark Capital Management, LLC
Founded2001
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business25
Began Franchising2004
HQBenicia, CA
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(707) 747-7400
FDD IssuedJuly 3, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

1-800-Radiator Franchisor SPV LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C Warehouses that distribute radiators and automotive parts and provide support services to franchisees.

Franchisees must have a Computer System that operates the WIZMO® Software System, including specific hardware requirements and internet capabilities. The estimated cost of the Computer System is approximately $5,000, and ongoing Technology Fees range from $145 to $165 per user account per year.

1-800-Radiator Franchisor SPV LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of 1-800-RADIATOR & A/C Warehouses that distribute radiators and automotive parts and provide support services to franchisees.

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