LINE-X
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $270,999 – $1,013,194 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NC |
| Legal name (Item 1) | LINE-X LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-01-15 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 180 (Item 20, p.72) |
| Brand website | https://www.linex.com |
About LINE-X
LINE-X is a part of a $20B automotive parts industry, an industry that’s projected to grow 30% year over year through 2030. Start-up costs begin at $401,815 USD with a $50,000 USD Franchise Fee (United States Veterans receive 25% discount). Find detailed information about LINE-X franchise costs and fees. LINE-X grants franchises for the establishment and operation of businesses primarily specializing in the application of LINE-X brand spray-on protective coatings on truck beds and other in-st...
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 431 | 0 | 431 |
| 2023 | 418 | 0 | 418 |
| 2024 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
Source: Item 20, p.72 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 266 (Item 20, p.72 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 27 (Item 20, p.64-66 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 19 (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.23 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Eleven pending actions, primarily franchisee-initiated arbitrations seeking declaratory judgment on non-compete enforceability and injunctions, plus one wrongful termination claim in Ontario. All matters are currently pending with parties in discovery or negotiation. (Item 3, p.15-20 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.67 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.60 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisee receives an exclusive territory defined by map, zip codes, or coordinates. Franchisor will not grant another franchise or open a company-owned store within the territory, subject to performance standards and compliance. (Item 12, p.52 of the FDD)
Training: A fee shall be assessed for the initial training program as outlined in Item 5. (Item 11, p.47 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Specify or approve equipment, inventory, and suppliers
- Provide additional/refresher training programs
- Procure insurance coverage if franchisee fails to maintain it
- Maintain and administer the Marketing Fund
- Institute customer satisfaction/quality control audits
- Negotiate marketing programs with suppliers
- Review and approve marketing materials
- Provide consultation and advice on administrative/operating issues
Source: Item 11, p.42 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Charlotte, NC (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 13 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 26 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | LINE-X Holdings, LLC (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.62 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.69 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.23 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 1.5% of gross sales (Item 6, p.27 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.79 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask LINE-X directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the franchisor grants an exclusive territory: while your agreement runs, the franchisor may not place another franchisee — or operate a competing company unit — inside your territory's boundaries (subject to the carve-outs in the FDD). Areas inside an existing franchisee's territory are therefore not available to a new buyer.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.”
Next steps with LINE-X
Put LINE-X on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.