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HardTop Hotel

Brand Summary

Founded in 2021, HardTop Hotel is the leading provider of HardTop and SoftTop storage and installation services for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ford Bronco owners. Our mission is to make vehicle ownership easier and more enjoyable by eliminating the hassle of seasonal top swaps and secure storage.

HardTop Hotel specializes exclusively in swapping, storing, renting, and selling hard-tops and soft-tops - a focused niche with millions of vehicles in the U.S. that benefit from seasonal top changes. By concentrating solely on this segment, HardTop Hotel delivers expertise, convenience, and peace of mind to owners who want to maximize their spring and summer driving experience.

The company stands out through a mobile, at-home service model: trained crews visit customers directly to remove or reinstall tops and, storing them in secure facilities between swaps. This experience is powered by proprietary software that streamlines scheduling, communication, billing, renewals, and marketing - enabling smooth, consistent, and dependable service across all locations.

For franchise owners, HardTop Hotel offers a unique business built around recurring seasonal demand, strong customer loyalty, and a vibrant enthusiast community. With a system designed for operational efficiency and high-quality customer experience, franchisees are empowered to grow a brand customers trust year after year.

HardTop Hotel isn’t just a storage or auto-service business. It’s a lifestyle-driven, purpose-built brand created to solve a real problem for Wrangler and Bronco owners - delivering freedom, convenience, and expert service to a passionate and growing market.

Brand Superpowers

Lifestyle + Passion Brand

No Large Commercial Lease

Recurring Revenue & Predictability

Tech-First Operations

Proven Concept + Early-Mover Advantage

*THE NUMBERS

$120,200 - $193,460 Investment Range

$780,129 2024 Gross Revenue (Corporate Unit)

N/A Other Revenue

8% Royalty

On gross revenue; ability to increase to 2% Brand Fund

$500,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Ryan Henry
Home Office Location	North Chelmsford, MA
Company Founded	2021
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	Home service / automotive
Industry Size	Est. 4.7mm serviceable vehicles in U.S.
Veteran Discount	No
Group Health Insurance	No

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Ryan Henry
Home Office Location	North Chelmsford, MA
Company Founded	2021
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	Home service / automotive
Industry Size	Est. 4.7mm serviceable vehicles in U.S.
Veteran Discount	No
Group Health Insurance	No

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	6
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	4
Franchise Units Open	5
Number of franchisees	5

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Owner Operator Preferred
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Leadership Skills
Business Acumen

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

No

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Job Management, Scheduling, CRM, Billing and Logistics

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

No

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

No

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