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Visualizing EV Production in the U.S. by Brand

How long will Tesla hold onto its dominant electric vehicle (EV) market share?

This is one of the biggest questions facing the U.S. automotive industry. On one hand, Tesla has a very strong brand and loyal customer base (similar to Apple). The company also has a headstart in EV production and spends more on R&D per car than its competitors.

On the other hand, legacy automakers such as Volkswagen are eager to overtake Tesla. As the incumbents, they have decades more experience in building cars and are investing billions of dollars to catch up.

To keep you up to date on this evolving story, we’ve visualized data from the EPA’s 2022 Automotive Trends Report.

Data for the 2021 Model Year

Although it comes from a 2022 report, the comprehensive production data used in this infographic is for the 2021 model year.

The table below breaks out total production by EV and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).

ManufacturerEV ProductionPHEV ProductionCombined Production
GM13,000013,000
Toyota054,00054,000
VW37,0009,00046,000
BMW2,00022,00025,000
Honda02,0002,000
Tesla339,0000339,000
Mazda000
Hyundai8,0002,00010,000
Subaru02,0002,000
Mercedes000
Stellantis052,00052,000
Kia1,0001,0002,000
Nissan6,00006,000
Ford32,0005,00037,000
Total*438,000149,000588,000

*Rounded to nearest 1,000. Numbers may not add up due to rounding. Includes top 14 manufacturers with U.S. footprint

Toyota and Stellantis are the two biggest legacy automakers in this dataset, though it’s worth pointing out that they only produced PHEVs. Toyota’s first EV, the bZ4X, isn’t slated for release until 2023.

Stellantis appears to be even further behind, though the company has plenty of untapped potential with brands like Jeep and Ram. In a recent interview, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares revealed that the company has set aside $36 billion for electrification and software.

Legacy Brands with the Most Momentum

When it comes to building EVs, some legacy brands have moved quicker than others.

Among these legacy brands is Volkswagen, which has made a major commitment to EVs in the fallout of its Dieselgate scandal. The group aims to produce 22 million EVs by 2028, and is rolling out various models including the ID.3 hatchback, the ID.4 SUV, and the ID. Buzz (an electric revival of the classic Microbus).

Ford is also showing good pace, announcing $22 billion in EV investment between 2021 and 2025. The brand produced its 150,000th Mustang Mach-E in Nov. 2022, and is aiming to build 270,000 of them in 2023 alone.

Ford’s highly anticipated F-150 Lightning has also received over 200,000 reservations. Production of the Lightning is expected to be 15,000 in 2022, 55,000 in 2023, and 80,000 in 2024. Rivian, Ford’s primary rival in the electric pickup truck segment, is on track to reach 25,000 vehicles in 2022.

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Ranked: The 20 Best Franchises to Open in the U.S.

Considering factors like the cost of investment and number of locations, this graphic breaks down the best franchises in the U.S.

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Ranked: The 20 Best Franchises in the U.S.

The U.S. is famous for chain restaurants, franchised shops, and brand name hotels. One thing these franchises aim for is consistency in store feel, customer service, product offerings, and prices, no matter which state you’re in.

This visualization uses Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500 Ranking to showcase the best franchises in the U.S. worth owning, from Dunkin’ Donuts to Snap-on Tools.

The Best and How They Were Selected

The report assessed five broad categories to score the country’s famous chains:

  • Costs & fees: including franchise fee, total investment needed to open one store, and royalty fees
  • Support: including training times, marketing support, operational support, franchisor infrastructure, financing infrastructure, and litigation
  • Size & growth: including open & operating units, growth rate, and closures
  • Brand strength: including social media, system size, years in business, years franchising
  • Financial strength & stability: including franchisor’s audited financial statements

A franchise was only considered if it was actively seeking new franchisees and must have already had at least 10 units operating.

Here’s a closer look at the top 20:

RankFranchiseInitial Investment NeededGlobal Units 2022
#1Taco Bell$576K - $3.4M7,900
#2Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen$384K - $3.5M3,851
#3Jersey Mike's Subs$194K - $955K2,402
#4The UPS Store$122K - $508K5,464
#5Dunkin'$438K - $1.8M12,957
#6Kumon$67K - $146K26,527
#7Ace Hardware$292K - $2.1M5,746
#8Culver's$2.3M - $5.8M871
#9Hampton by Hilton$12.3M - $22.8M2,824
#10Wingstop$315K - $948K1,873
#11Tropical Smoothie Cafe$277K - $584K1,142
#12Arby's$629K - $2.3M3,561
#13KFC$1.4M - $3.2M26,498
#14McDonald's$1.4M - $2.5M39,696
#15Wendy's$330K - $3.7M7,049
#16Servpro$217K - $271K2,050
#17Smoothie King$264K - $1.2M1,373
#187-Eleven$125K - $1.3M81,887
#19Budget Blinds$141K - $212K1,378
#20Snap-on Tools$201K - $465K4,771

The number one franchise, Taco Bell, has been in business since 1964 and has 7,900 locations as of 2022, spanning beyond the U.S. to Canada, Australia, Europe, and other regions of the world. The average cost of investment to be a franchisee is between $576,000 to $3.4 million.

While most of the top 20 are in the food service industry, there is also one hotel, one shipping company, and a few hardware and home goods stores that make the list.

Ace Hardware (#7), for example, which specializes in home improvement goods, is actually an international franchise with close to 6,000 units. Kumon (#6) is an education center and is the only non-U.S. franchise on the list.

The Feasibility of Being a Franchisee

To get a better sense of the costs needed to start a franchise, let’s take a look at one of the most famous convenience stores in the world. Here’s a sample of the different fees involved in 7-Eleven’s initial franchisee process:

Initial Franchise Fee$0 - $1,000,000
Initial Investment$125,250 - $1,333,500
Cash Requirement$50,000 - $250,000
Veteran Incentives10-20% off franchise fee, up to $50,000; preferred interest rates and special financing
Royalty FeeVaries
Ad Royalty Fee1%
Term of Agreement15 years
Is franchise term renewable?Yes

In terms of low-cost franchises, 7-Eleven is among one of the cheapest to open, according to Entrepreneur, sometimes costing less than $150K. Other franchises with lower cost barriers of entry include UPS ($122K – $508K) and Cinnabon ($112K – $547K).

There is more to consider than cost, of course, and some franchises provide better support than others in aspects such as financing, industry training, or legal support. Popeye’s, for instance, provides in-house financing for their franchise fee, as well as connections with third-party sources to help cover equipment, inventory, payroll, and other expenses.

Looking at feasibility in regards to opportunities, some of the fastest-growing franchises include chains like Jersey Mike’s Subs and Wingstop. Here’s a closer look at the Franchise 500’s fastest growing list:

  • #1 Stratus Building Solutions
  • #2 Jersey Mike’s Subs
  • #3 Goosehead Insurance
  • #4 Signal
  • #5 Wingstop

In total there are almost 800,000 franchises in the U.S. The franchise market in the country has an economic output of over $825 billion and employs over 8.4 million people. With many of these franchises continuing to grow and seek new franchisees, there is ample opportunity in the market.

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