Franchise of the Week: A Rare Automotive Franchise Making $631K** & A Resale With over $1M* Gross Sales
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:
✔ Pet Service Resale With $1.2M** Gross
✔ A LOW Competition Franchise You Can Start For $245K*
✔ After 35 Years in Banking, Kurt Chose Ownership
✔ How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Buying a Franchise
**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
Greater Orlando, Florida
(CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
- Pet Services
- Asking Price: $425,000
- Prior year Gross Sales: $1,200,000**
**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:
- Vehicles included
- Thriving pet services industry
- Scalable with room to grow and add vehicles
- Prior leadership and/or management experience is a real plus
- Pre-approval financing recommended
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🎉 New Franchise Owner through Franchise Empire 🎉
After 35 years in banking, most recently as a Chief Marketing Officer and Senior VP, Kurt was ready for something new. He and his wife Julia, had just moved from Iowa to Boston to be closer to family, and going back to the corporate grind wasn’t part of the plan.
Kurt wanted a business he could be hands-on with—something fast-paced, customer-focused, and built around quality work.
After exploring several opportunities with our team, he found the right fit with a specialized service business focused on premium aircraft cleaning and detailing. The model aligned perfectly with his mechanical mindset, love for cars and aviation, and desire to build something of his own.
Now, Kurt and Julia are the proud owners of one territory in Massachusetts and are stepping into this new chapter with energy and purpose.
Laura, his broker, shared: “Kurt brought a clear vision, strong instincts, and real passion to the process. I’m excited to see what he and Julia build together.”
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
History:
Jungle Driving School was founded in 2003 with a mission to go beyond standard driver’s education by creating an immersive, teen-focused experience built on proven safety frameworks, including UPS driver training techniques and the Smith System. Originally operating as Jungle Survival Drivers Training, the brand rebranded and spent over two decades refining its curriculum and operational model before launching its franchise system in 2025.
The business operates in a recession-resistant category; driver education is mandated in 37 states and competes in a highly fragmented industry dominated by small, independent operators with no brand standard. Jungle brings a differentiated product, a structured franchise system, and protected territories centered around major public high schools. So, let’s see what it takes to own one of your own.
*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: 7% of gross sales
- Marketing fee: 5% of your Gross Revenues
- Term: 10 years
Function of the Owner:
Jungle Driving School franchisees can operate as either an Owner-Operator or in a Semi-Absentee capacity. In the Semi-Absentee model, the franchisee manages a General Manager who handles day-to-day operations while the corporate team trains the GM directly. In the Owner-Operator model, the franchisee runs the business full-time in the CEO role.
- Building and maintaining relationships with local high schools and community organizations to drive consistent student referrals
- Hiring, managing, and developing certified driving instructors
- Overseeing marketing efforts, including direct mail campaigns and high school sponsorship programs
- Managing daily operations, including scheduling, billing, and student enrollment through the driving school CRM platform
- Setting goals, tracking performance, and ensuring the Jungle experience standard is delivered consistently
- Attaining state Driver’s Education certification and completing a background check (both required)
Ideal Franchise Candidate:
Jungle Driving School is looking for franchisees who:
- Live within 30 miles of the location
- Well-connected with their local high school & community
- Team spirit mentality
- Outgoing & socially likeable
- Teaching or coaching experience
*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:
Recession-Resistant, Mandated Demand — Driver education is legally required in 37 states, creating consistent, built-in demand that is not tied to economic cycles.
Residual-Style Revenue Through School Partnerships — Referral relationships with local high schools generate a self-sustaining pipeline of new student enrollments each semester.
Fragmented Industry with Low Branded Competition — The space is dominated by small independent operators, giving a professional franchise brand an immediate competitive advantage in most markets.
Semi-Absentee Friendly with Lean Staffing — The business can launch with just 2–3 employees and can be run through a General Manager, keeping overhead low and the model flexible.
Early Mover Advantage — With franchising launched in 2025 and no units yet awarded, territories are wide open. Franchisees who move now can establish a dominant local presence before competitors enter their market.
Comprehensive Training and Launch Support — Franchisees receive structured onboarding, 5 days of intensive training in Omaha, a dedicated business coach during launch, and ongoing operational and marketing support.
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Episode #174: How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Buying a Franchise
When your spouse isn't on board with buying a franchise, it can feel like the end of the road — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we break down how to navigate one of the most common obstacles franchise buyers face — getting your spouse on the same page. We cover how to approach the conversation the right way, why being vulnerable with your why matters more than any business case, and how to get your spouse to hear it from someone other than you.
