Ziebart
$ZBRTF500 #144CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryAppearance Services
Locations92
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$450,100
Item 7 Midpoint$687,050
Item 7 High$924,000
Royalty Fees8% of your Gross Sales, on all products except those listed in Note A. For those products, the Royalty is 5% of your total weekly Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentZiebart International Corporation
Founded1962
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business64
Began Franchising1962
HQTroy, MI
Executives10
Main Phone(248) 588-4100
Emailmriley@ziebart.com
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 27, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
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Franchisees are required to use a Windows-based computer system with the proprietary iBart© software for sales recording and operations. Minimum system requirements include a dual-core processor, 8GB RAM, and a broadband internet connection.
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