Detail Garage

$DGTRF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryRepair & Maintenance Services
Locations92
Franchisee Count71
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$160,975
Item 7 Midpoint$215,713
Item 7 High$270,450
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales1
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open
ParentCHE Holdings I LP
PE / Investorentities affiliated with a private equity sponsor
Founded2008
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business18
Began Franchising2016
HQTorrance, CA
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(310) 227-7163
FDD Issued
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Detail Garage, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of distinctive automobile detailing supplies stores under the Detail Garage trade name, which carry CHEMICAL GUYS and SMART WAX brand products in a retail environment and offer automobile detailing classes and workshops.

Franchisees must acquire a designated Computer System that includes two computers, cash registers, and a POS reporting system, specifically using Lightspeed for POS, Kangaroo for loyalty marketing, and Cayan for payment processing.

Detail Garage, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of distinctive automobile detailing supplies stores under the Detail Garage trade name, which carry CHEMICAL GUYS and SMART WAX brand products in a retail environment and offer automobile detailing classes and workshops.

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