Franchise of the Week: The franchise quietly doing $6.9M* in annual sales (and why most people overlook it)
Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
Today, in 5 minutes or less:
✔ A Home Service Resale Making over $1M*
✔ Rare Automotive Franchise Making $631K**
✔ From Corporate Shareholder to Franchise Owner
✔ Is Artificial Turf Really the Next Big Franchise Opportunity?
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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FEATURED RESALE
Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few.
CONFIDENTIAL - For Qualified Buyers
Gurnee, Illinois
(CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
- Home Services
- Asking Price: $385,000
- Prior year Gross Sales: $1,025,000**
- 14 years in business
- Staff of five plus the owner
**Sales/ SDE, or any financial numbers, are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
Franchise Empire’s Take:
- Commercial and Residential
- The booming home services industry
- Scalable with room to grow
- Prior leadership and/or management experience is a real plus
- Pre-approval financing recommended
Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?
We have a list of over 100+ resales with various brands spanning the United States and Canada. Click the link below to find out what specific opportunities are available in your area
🎉 New Franchise Owner through Franchise Empire 🎉
After 25 years as a shareholder in the print and promotional products industry, George was ready for a new kind of investment. One that offered freedom, purpose, and the ability to transition out of the corporate world on his own terms.
With decades of experience in operations, people management, and customer service, he partnered with our team to explore what the next chapter could look like. His goal was simple: find a business he could commit to full-time while building something meaningful alongside his life partner, Laurie.
Through the process, George discovered the right fit with a home services business focused on residential exterior cleaning. The model offered strong systems, scalability, and a clear path to grow a local business that they could be proud of.
Now, George owns two territories and is stepping confidently into business ownership with Laurie by his side and years of leadership experience behind him.
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
History:
Black Optix Tint is an automotive restyling franchise built around the growing demand for vehicle customization and protective services. The concept focuses on high-demand services such as automotive window tinting, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, detailing, and other vehicle restyling services.
The brand was created to introduce a professional franchise model to an industry historically dominated by independent local shops. By combining a proven service model with national vendor relationships, training, and operational systems, the brand aims to help owners build scalable automotive service businesses.
Black Optix Tint operates in the rapidly growing automotive restyling and vehicle protection industry, where consumers increasingly invest in protecting and customizing their vehicles. The franchise model is designed to serve multiple markets, including automotive, residential, and commercial window tinting, providing owners with multiple service lines and revenue opportunities.
With a focus on scalable services and repeat customers, Black Optix Tint positions itself as a modern automotive service concept designed for both new franchise owners and existing automotive shop operators looking to expand their services.
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
Numbers*:
- Franchise Fee: $49,500
- Estimated Investment: $245,982 to $347,574*
- Royalty fee: 6% of your Gross Revenues
- Marketing fee: 2% of your Gross Revenues
- Term: 35 years
Function of the Owner:
Black Optix Tint franchisees focus on managing operations while building relationships in their local markets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing installation teams and daily operations
- Overseeing window tinting, paint protection film, and coating services
- Building partnerships with dealerships and local automotive businesses
- Managing marketing and customer acquisition efforts
- Maintaining quality standards and customer service
As the business grows, owners often focus more on sales growth, partnerships, and managing multiple technicians or locations.
Ideal Franchise Candidate:
Black Optix Tint is looking for candidates who:
- Have an interest in the automotive service industry
- Want to build a scalable service-based business
- Are comfortable managing technicians and service teams
- Enjoy local marketing and relationship building
- Can follow proven systems and operational standards
Prior automotive tinting experience is not required, as franchisees receive training and operational support.
*Numbers according to their website 2025 FDD.
Financial Data*:
Below screenshot taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document - Item 19
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS
Benefits for the Franchisee:
Multiple Revenue Streams - Franchisees can offer several services, including automotive tinting, paint protection film, ceramic coatings, detailing, and commercial or residential tinting.
Growing Automotive Customization Market - Vehicle owners continue to spend heavily on protective and cosmetic upgrades for their vehicles.
Lower Startup Cost Compared to Many Automotive Franchises - Black Optix Tint offers a relatively accessible entry point compared to many other automotive service franchises.
Ability to Co-Brand with Existing Shops - Existing tint shops or automotive businesses can convert or co-brand with Black Optix Tint to add services and expand revenue.
Training and Ongoing Support - Franchisees receive hands-on training, pre-launch support, and ongoing operational coaching to help grow the business.
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Episode #174: Is Artificial Turf Really the Next Big Franchise Opportunity?
Marc Magerman sits down with Lance Ingram, founder of Waterloo Turf, and Manny Guzman, VP of Operations, to break down everything you need to know about owning an artificial turf franchise. From how the business model works to what it takes to become a franchisee — this is an inside look at one of the most interesting emerging opportunities in home services right now.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
Feel free to reply with any questions or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.
I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team
