Tint World Hires Execs for Expansion
Automotive styling franchise Tint World has made key executive appointments, including a new Chief Development Officer and VP of Finance. The hires are meant to accelerate the company's national expansion amid strong demand for aftermarket vehicle services.
The executive appointments follow a major strategic investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity in October 2025, marking the first time Tint World has accepted institutional capital. This funding is aimed at speeding up franchise development and boosting operational support for its existing locations. Founded in 1982, the company began franchising in 2007 and has grown to more than 150 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East. The company has an ambitious target of expanding to 600 locations across North America. Financially, the top 50% of Tint World stores report an average annual revenue of $1,066,581 with a 79% gross profit margin. The total initial investment for a new franchisee ranges from approximately $239,500 to $449,500. In January 2026, Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 ranked Tint World as the #1 franchise in the window tinting category. Overall, the company ranked #206, which was an increase of 24 spots from the previous year. This expansion is happening within a booming automotive aftermarket industry. The global market was valued at over $443 billion in 2025, with the total U.S. aftermarket projected to be nearly $535 billion in 2024. Consumer demand for services beyond tinting, such as vehicle wraps and paint protection films, is also surging. The vehicle wrap market is projected to grow from $8.72 billion in 2024 to $28.89 billion by 2030, while the paint protection film market is expected to triple in the same period.
