Dealer Specialties
$DSLPF500 #501CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Automotive Products & Services
Locations69
Franchisee Count7
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$17,400
Item 7 Midpoint$31,150
Item 7 High$44,900
Royalty FeesThe monthly Royalty and Continuing Service Fee (the “Royalty Fee”) is the greater of (a) one hundred dollars ($100) per Dealer Lot, or (b) total Label Fees, Advertising Fees, Clipping Fees and Photo Production Fees.
Ad / Brand Fund0.0%
Sold Not Open0
ParentDealer Specialties International, Inc.
Founded1989
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business37
Began Franchising1989
HQMiddletown, OH
Executives3
Main Phone(513) 705-2000
FDD IssuedApril 11, 2025
Last UpdatedJul 27, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor
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Survival
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Saturation
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Litig/100
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Royalty+Ad
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Payback
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Net Growth
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Rev Spread
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Payback
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Payback
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Litig/100
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Royalty+Ad
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Payback
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