1-800-Radiator Franchisor vs AlSet Auto
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
1-800-Radiator Franchisor
wins 3 of 12 vendor rows
The raw unit count screams 1-800-Radiator—194 locations, flat but stable, versus AlSet Auto’s 12 and shrinking. But unit volume alone is a trap when the procurement model is franchisor-controlled. With 1-800-Radiator, the franchisor likely mandates a tech stack, meaning you’d need to displace an incumbent at the corporate level, a long, political sale with no guarantee of franchisee pull-through. AlSet Auto’s approved-supplier model
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1-800-Radiator Franchisor
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AlSet Auto
Total units
194
12
Franchised units
193
10
Unit growth YoY
0%
-16.667%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
—
—
Royalty
8%
8%
Ad fund
1.5%
3%
Initial franchise fee
$45K
$45K
Investment range (low)
$458K
$103K
Investment range (high)
$1.27M
$179K
Procurement model
Franchisor controlled
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2023
2025
Filing freshness
DORMANT
DUE
Common questions
1-800-Radiator Franchisor vs AlSet Auto, answered
1-800-Radiator Franchisor has 194 total units and AlSet Auto has 12, so 1-800-Radiator Franchisor is the larger system.
1-800-Radiator Franchisor grew units 0% year over year vs -16.667% for AlSet Auto, so 1-800-Radiator Franchisor is growing faster.
Both charge a 8% royalty.
Both charge a $45K initial franchise fee.
1-800-Radiator Franchisor's initial investment runs $458K–$1.27M and AlSet Auto's runs $103K–$179K, so 1-800-Radiator Franchisor requires the larger investment.
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