LINE-X
Automotive · Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Active units
- 200
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About LINE-X
LINE is a renowned brand that specializes in protective coatings and applications. With over 20 years of experience, LINE has become the industry leader in safeguarding various surfaces against corrosion, abrasion, and impact. While LINE-X is well-known for their exceptional automotive coatings, their expertise extends far beyond that. They offer a wide range of protective solutions for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing purposes. From bedliners and paint protective film to undercoating and tint solutions, LINE-X has got you covered. They even provide protective coatings for recreational and residential use. Moreover, LINE-X offers solutions for the agricultural and municipal sectors, as well as manufacturers. Their products are backed by extensive case studies, ensuring the highest level of quality and effectiveness. For all your protection needs, trust LINE-X to deliver durable and reliable solutions. Visit their website or find a store near you to explore their vast range of accessories and merchandise.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Development Agreement
Initial Franchise Fee applied from development fee and reduced to 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee
- Multi-Unit Operator Incentive Program
50% reduction in the then-current listed Initial Franchise Fee for qualifying multi-unit operators
- Original/Alternate/Cornerstone Legacy Franchisee Incentive Programs
No initial franchise fee due pursuant to execution of applicable Legacy Addendum for qualifying Legacy Franchisees
- Brand fund
1.5% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.5% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
25.0% off franchise fee — 25% off the Initial Franchise Fee, up to $10,000; conditions apply to qualifying U.S. Military Veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations180
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings3
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-56.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-41.7%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$701k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open8 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 198 of 200 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.