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Frequently asked · CARSTAR
What does a CARSTAR franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a CARSTAR franchise for the Auto Body Repair Facility format run $24K–$804K. On top of that you should budget a $10K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a CARSTAR franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $34K. The franchise fee alone is about 30% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does CARSTAR charge?
CARSTAR charges a 5.5% royalty. A separate 1% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a CARSTAR franchise need?
A CARSTAR outlet needs from 2000 sq ft for the Auto Body Repair Facility format.
How many CARSTAR outlets are there in the US?
CARSTAR operates 471 outlets in the US.
Who is eligible for a CARSTAR franchise?
You will need capital of at least $24K, a site of 2000+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; 1-mile CARSTAR facility protection, subject to broad franchisor reservations.
How long is the CARSTAR franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 5-year term · additional 5-year renewal · sign then-current agreement. Renewal fee: $1K.
How does a CARSTAR franchisee earn?
A CARSTAR franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Auto Body Repair Facility format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is CARSTAR's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from CARSTAR's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2024, filed with state regulators.
Is a CARSTAR franchise SBA-eligible?
CARSTAR is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many CARSTAR units opened and closed recently?
CARSTAR's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2024 reports 48 openings and 0 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, CARSTAR requires a minimum investment of $24K in a 2000+ sqft commercial space under a Auto Body Repair Facility model. CARSTAR operates 471 dealerships across the US. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

CARSTAR

CARSTAR is a Automotive brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Compare CARSTAR with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for CARSTAR: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing CARSTAR operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/carstar.html for the full interactive prospectus.