Ziebart

$ZBRTF500 #144
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryAppearance Services
Founded1962
Completeness31/34 (91%)
Years in Business
Began Franchising
HQTroy, MI
Executives11
Main Phone(248) 588-4100
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Required Windows-based point-of-sale system: iBart software (version 1.1.0.613 or above) provided free with free updates. Minimum computer specs: Dual Core 2.8GHz processor, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, 1GB network interface, 19" monitor, 30+ pages/minute printer, Datalogic PBT9500 wireless scanner per PC, antivirus/firewall, Adobe Acrobat Reader. Estimated hardware cost $2,000-$4,000. Also required: Ziebart Resource Center software (free). Manual: 840 pages covering Controls, Introduction, Market Analysis, Site Development, Marketing, Human Resources, Selling System, Accounting, Forecasting. Franchisor has independent access to all iBart data. Franchisor reserves right to require upgrades/updates at any time with no reimbursement.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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