Source: FranopolisFiltershine USA LLC
Filtershine USA franchise specializes in professional auto detailing and car care services, focusing on quality cleaning and protective treatments for vehicles.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor’s Predecessors and Affiliates FilterShine and FilterShine USA, LLC. is the franchisor’s predecessor and is an affiliate.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a Delaware corporation, organized in December 2023 and preceded by a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company organized June 2010.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our Predecessors and Affiliates FilterShine and FilterShine USA, LLC. is our predecessor and is an affiliate.
Source NotesWe are a Delaware corporation, organized in December 2023 and preceded by a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company organized June 2010.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated total investment | $195,000 to $275,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 1 The estimated total investment to begin operations of a FilterShine USA, Inc. franchise is $195,000.00 to $275,000.00. |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 The $50,000.00 fee is the minimum fee offered to franchisees. |
| Additional Funds | $80,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 We recommend that you have a minimum of $80,000.00 available to cover operating expenses, including rent, utilities, and employee’s salaries for the first 6 months that the franchise business is opened. |
| Real Estate/Storage Unit | $18,000 to $60,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 The low estimate of $18,000.00 annually is based on the most recent warehouse lease rates for the type of facilities needed for this operation. The high estimate of $60,000.00 is based on the most expensive industrial locations currently in the United States. |
| Computer & Software | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 38 The approximate cost for the hardware and software ranges from $1,500 to $2500. |
| Service Tools, Equipment and Operational Cost / AEE | $150,000 to $225,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 The minimum estimated cost for our AEE is $150,000.00 with a maximum of $225,000.00. |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
Royalty Fee 5% of Gross Sales. (A one-time step up of 3%-4%-5% to be offered to dealer transitions.)
2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Marketing Fund Contribution 1% of Gross Sales
View Disclosed Terms
Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Equipment & Expenses | Additional Equipment & Expenses (AEE) The range will be dependent on equipment choices and will range from $150,000.00 to $225,0000.00 depending on specific franchise location. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Fee Deposit | A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is payable with cashier’s check upon signing the FilterShine USA, Inc. Application for Franchise. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Internet Advertising Program Fee | Internet Advertising Program Fee Up to 0% to 2% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Web-page Creation Fee | Web-page Creation Fee You pay us a fee of $0 within 0 days after signing your franchise agreement. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Google My Business Directory | Google My Business Directory Approximately $500.00. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Substitute or New Manager Training / Additional Training | Substitute or New Manager Training/ Additional Training Currently $2,500.00 per person, plus your expense in attending. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Audit Expenses | Audit Expenses All cost and expenses associated with an audit, approximately $1,500.00 to $5,000.00. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Temporary Management Assistance | Temporary Management Assistance Currently $550.00 per Day Plus our Expenses. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Ongoing Training | Ongoing Training Approximately $250.00- 2,500.00 annually. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Refurbishment Expense | Refurbishment Expense Not more than $15,000.00 during the initial term of the franchise. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional Bookkeeping Support | Additional Bookkeeping Support Currently $75.00 per hour or an agreed monthly amount between $300.00 to $2,500.00. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional Operational Equipment Purchases | Additional Operational Equipment Purchases Price shall be set by proposal from Us to Franchisee. Maximum Gross Markup shall be 25% and will be sold at Cost Plus. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional Operations Assistance | Additional Operations Assistance Currently $150.00 per hour as used. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $15,000.00. At the time of transfer. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | Marketing Fund Contribution 1% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 5% of Gross Sales. (A one-time step up of 3%-4%-5% to be offered to dealer transitions.) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late Fees | Late Fees 2.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located, whichever is higher. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local Advertising | Local Advertising 0% to 2% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | Approval of Products or Suppliers All reasonable costs of evaluation, approximately $500.00 to $1,000.00. Not to exceed $1,000.00. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesIf you are an individual, you must serve as the designated manager of the franchise.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
If you are a corporation or other business entity, you will select a designated manager for the franchise and the individual you select must retain at least 20% equity ownership of the corporation or business entity.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
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If you are an individual, you must serve as the designated manager of the franchise.
Source NotesIf you are a corporation or other business entity, you will select a designated manager for the franchise and the individual you select must retain at least 20% equity ownership of the corporation or business entity.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor has no arrangements to make financing available through third party lenders.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 10 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
There is no penalty for prepaying monthly installments or any portion or the entire amount financed before installment payments are due.
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We have no arrangements to make financing available through third party lenders.
Source NotesThere is no penalty for prepaying monthly installments or any portion or the entire amount financed before installment payments are due.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 12 12
Company- Owned 2024 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2024 0 12 12
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor’s Predecessors and Affiliates FilterShine and FilterShine USA, LLC. is the franchisor’s predecessor and is an affiliate.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a Delaware corporation, organized in December 2023 and preceded by a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company organized June 2010.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Our Predecessors and Affiliates FilterShine and FilterShine USA, LLC. is our predecessor and is an affiliate.
Source NotesWe are a Delaware corporation, organized in December 2023 and preceded by a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company organized June 2010.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $195,000 to $275,000. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesThe estimated total investment to begin operations of a FilterShine USA, Inc. franchise is $195,000.00 to $275,000.00.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor has no arrangements to make financing available through third party lenders.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 10 · View Source
There is no penalty for prepaying monthly installments or any portion or the entire amount financed before installment payments are due.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 10 · View Source
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We have no arrangements to make financing available through third party lenders.
Source NotesThere is no penalty for prepaying monthly installments or any portion or the entire amount financed before installment payments are due.
13Trademarks
The franchisor’s filing and acceptance date was December 2015. The franchisor does have a federal registration for the franchisor’s principal trademark.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 13 · View Source
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Source NotesOur filing and acceptance date was December 2015. We do have a federal registration for our principal trademark.
15Owner Participation
If you are an individual, you must serve as the designated manager of the franchise.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
If you are a corporation or other business entity, you will select a designated manager for the franchise and the individual you select must retain at least 20% equity ownership of the corporation or business entity.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
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If you are an individual, you must serve as the designated manager of the franchise.
Source NotesIf you are a corporation or other business entity, you will select a designated manager for the franchise and the individual you select must retain at least 20% equity ownership of the corporation or business entity.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The franchisor will settle all disputes with You by Arbitration, which will only occur after the parties try informally to resolve the dispute and participate in mediation.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesWe will settle all disputes with You by Arbitration, which will only occur after the parties try informally to resolve the dispute and participate in mediation.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 12 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 20 · View Source
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