Is there a Polar Tint franchise opportunity in Auburn, MA?
Yes. Polar Tint is awarding franchise territories in Auburn, MA, home to an estimated 16,970 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024). Polar Tint shops offer window film, ceramic coating, and paint protection film.
The model in Auburn
The same six service lines as every Polar Tint shop, in premises the FDD Item 7 estimates assume are typically 2,000–2,500 sq ft.
Auburn by the numbers
Auburn has an estimated 16,970 residents in 6,829 households. Auburn’s median household income of $116,711 is above the Massachusetts median of $103,960. 61.6% of households have two or more vehicles, compared with 52.2% statewide. 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Massachusetts: 62.5%). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $400,000, compared with $562,100 statewide. 77.7% of workers drive alone to work (Massachusetts: 61.2%). Vehicle ownership and homeownership are two of the local inputs a prospective operator can check when sizing automotive and residential film demand; they are not a forecast of any shop’s results.
| Measure | Auburn | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,970 | — |
| Households | 6,829 | — |
| Median household income | $116,711 | $103,960 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $400,000 | $562,100 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Households with 2+ vehicles | 61.6% | 52.2% |
| Workers who drive alone to work | 77.7% | 61.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Auburn town, Worcester County, Massachusetts and for Massachusetts statewide. Estimates are survey-based and carry margins of error.
The Census figures above describe the local population, not any Polar Tint shop. Financial performance representations are disclosed in FDD Item 19 (how to read FDD Item 19). For the investment components, see how much a window tint franchise costs; for third-party financing paths, see SBA loans for a window tint franchise.
Auburn FAQ
Yes. Auburn is one of the metros Polar Tint is awarding in Massachusetts, and the development team confirms which areas near Auburn are still open when you request info.
An estimated 61.6% of Auburn's 6,829 households have two or more vehicles, above the Massachusetts figure of 52.2%. An estimated 77.7% of Auburn workers drive alone to work, compared with 61.2% statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
An estimated 79.6% of occupied homes in Auburn are owner-occupied, above the Massachusetts rate of 62.5%. The median value of an owner-occupied home in Auburn is $400,000, compared with $562,100 statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
The closest other Massachusetts cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Worcester (about 5 miles), Grafton (about 8 miles), and Shrewsbury (about 9 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.
The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Auburn is disclosed in FDD Item 7, and the initial franchise fee in FDD Item 5. Item 7 gives one estimate for every market, based on an affiliate-owned tint business in Nevada, so your actual costs in Auburn may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.
Polar Tint is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory (the listing is not an SBA endorsement), so qualified buyers can apply for SBA 7(a) financing through a lender. Polar Tint does not provide financing (FDD Item 10). Eligibility, approval, terms, and timing are set by the SBA and your lender; Polar Tint does not offer or guarantee financing (FDD Item 10).
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