Appell Striping vs AlSet Auto

Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.

More open target
AlSet Auto
wins 3 of 12 vendor rows

AlSet Auto and Appell Striping are evenly matched on the signals we track from their filings. Verdict: too close to call on the filings alone — pick based on your category fit.

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Appell Striping
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AlSet Auto
Total units
9
12
Franchised units
8
10
Unit growth YoY
-16.667%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
Royalty
8%
8%
Ad fund
1%
3%
Initial franchise fee
$5K
$45K
Investment range (low)
$105K
$103K
Investment range (high)
$274K
$179K
Procurement model
Franchisor controlled
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2025
2025
Filing freshness
DUE
DUE

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Common questions

Appell Striping vs AlSet Auto, answered

Appell Striping has 9 total units and AlSet Auto has 12, so AlSet Auto is the larger system.
Both charge a 8% royalty.
Appell Striping's initial franchise fee is $5K and AlSet Auto's is $45K, so Appell Striping has the lower fee.
Appell Striping's initial investment runs $105K–$274K and AlSet Auto's runs $103K–$179K, so Appell Striping requires the larger investment.

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