Ziebart: Automotive Appearance & Protection - Franchise

Quick Summary

Ziebart International Franchise is the world's leading name in automotive services that renew, protect, and preserve cars and trucks. We are looking for passionate automotive enthusiasts who have a strong desire to start their own business. Find out more about this great franchise now!

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Ziebart: Automotive Appearance & Protection
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2024

	Minimum Cash Required	$100,000
	Total Investment	$400,000 - $550,000
	Franchise Fee	$36,000
	Financing Assistance	3rd Party
	Year Founded	1959
	# of Existing Units	400
	Training & Support	Yes
	Home Office Location	Troy, MI
	Military/Veteran Promotion	Yes

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Ziebart: Automotive Appearance & Protection - Franchise

A Proven Business Model for Over 60 Years
Ziebart International Corporation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, representing a global franchise network of vehicle appearance and protection services for over 60 years. The company was founded on rust protection in 1959 and currently operates 400 locations in 35 countries with 1300 service centers worldwide. Ziebart is the world's leading name in automotive services that protect, preserve and enhance the appearance of cars and trucks.

Ziebart offers superior proprietary products and services and a diverse business model. Specializing in professional automotive detailing, window tinting, paint protection films, fabric and rust protection, sprayed-on bed liners, glass repair, scratch repair and accessories.

Ziebart is Ranked

#21 in Entrepreneur’s Top Franchise for Veterans
#126 in Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises
#29 in Franchise Direct’s Top Global Franchises
#21 in Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises
#181 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
#1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Automotive Appearance Services Category
#235 in Franchise Times Top 400
Top 200 Best Franchises of 2022- Franchise Business Review
Entrepreneur's Best of the Best - Automotive
#32 in Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchises
VetFran’s Top Choices for Veterans
Ziebart Troy Headquarters Voted a Detroit Free Press Top Work Place

What Makes Ziebart Stand Out?

Onsite Employee Sales & Technical Training
Store Set-up Assistance
Local Store Sales & Marketing Programs
Onsite Account Acquisition & Development
Financing Available for Qualified Candidates
Ziebart WAIVES the franchise fee for U.S. Military Veterans

Getting Started
If you are interested in learning how you can join the Ziebart team, get in touch with us today and one of our knowledgeable franchise consultants will contact you.

Military & Veteran Promotions
Military Friendly Program for Veterans: As a 5 Star VetFran® participant, Ziebart Corporation will waive the $36,000 franchise fee for qualified applicants.

Military & Veteran Promotions

Military Friendly Program for Veterans: As a VetFran® participant, Ziebart International Corporation will waive the $30,000 franchise fee for qualified applicants.

Press Releases & Awards

10 Apr, 2017 - ZIEBART CANADIAN MASTER LICENSEE SIGNS NEW 10 YEAR AGREEMENT

16 Jun, 2021 - Ziebart Supports Strong Franchise Demand with Growth in World Headquarters Team

18 Dec, 2020 - Local Air Force Veteran Applies Skills to Business

14 Jan, 2021 - Q and A with Thomas E Wolfe President and CEO of Ziebart

7 May, 2020 - Ziebart Awards 25 Year Service Award to Elkhart, IN Franchisee

7 May, 2020 - Ziebart of Morgantown, West Virginia Celebrates with a Successful Weekend-Long Grand Opening

7 May, 2020 - Ziebart Awards 25 Year Service Award to Elkhart, IN Franchisee

2 May, 2018 - Ziebart Welcomes Two New Franchisees in Pennsylvania and Texas

20 Dec, 2017 - Ziebart® Certified As A World-Class Franchise® By The Franchise Research Institute®

8 Dec, 2017 - Ziebart Opens In Poznan, Poland

8 Dec, 2017 - Record Growth Year Continues with Two More Ziebart Locations in the Midwest

3 Nov, 2017 - Ziebart Congratulates Brian Jackman on Promotion to Corporate Controller

29 Sep, 2017 - Ziebart Raises over $12,000 at Golfing Fore a Cure Outing Benefiting Journey4ACure

19 Sep, 2017 - Celebrating 46 years with Ziebart, Multi-Unit Owner Opens Fifth Location in New York

10 Aug, 2017 - Owning A Ziebart Store – A Happy Accident

14 Mar, 2016 - Ziebart International Corporation Takes On the Fight against Childhood Cancer, Partners with Journey 4 A Cure

30 Mar, 2017 - Ziebart Continues To Experience Growth in the Great Lakes State

21 Mar, 2017 - Amanda House of Ziebart International Corporation Earns Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Designation

2 Mar, 2017 - ZIEBART INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION NAMES DANIEL C. BAKER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

2 Mar, 2017 - ZIEBART INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION NAMES TWO NEW DIRECTORS

13 Jan, 2017 - ZIEBART RANKED #1 IN THE ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500® AUTOMOTIVE APPEARANCE SERVICE CATEGORY

20 Dec, 2016 - AN INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AUTOMOTIVE RETAILER IS MAKING GROWTH LOOK EASY

3 Nov, 2016 - New Technology To Streamline Operations For 57 Year Old Franchise

3 Nov, 2016 - Winter Is Coming, How Will You Protect Your Second Biggest Investment, Your Vehicle?

5 Oct, 2016 - Back-To-School, Back-To-Germs And Back-To-Bacteria In Your Vehicle – 700 Different Kinds To Be Exact

19 Sep, 2016 - Ziebart Opens In Thailand

13 Sep, 2016 - Ziebart International Corporation Increases Efforts During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month To Support National Charity Partner, Journey4ACure

11 Aug, 2016 - ZIEBART – AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A FAMILY LEGACY

3 May, 2016 - ZIEBART: HOW AN AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET BRAND REMAINS RELEVANT, CONTINUES TO GROW AFTER 54 YEARS IN FRANCHISING

11 Jul, 2016 - ZIEBART INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION TARGETS CHICAGO FOR EXPANSION

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