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CAR-X

$CXRXF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryRepair & Maintenance Services
Locations97
Franchisee Count8
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$396,200
Item 7 Midpoint$489,100
Item 7 High$582,000
Royalty Fees5% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund10%
Sold Not Open0
ParentMonro, Inc.
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business23
Began Franchising2002
HQSchaumburg, IL
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(800) 359-2359
Emailmdemarco@carx.com
FDD IssuedMay 29, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Car-X, LLC offers and sells Car-X franchises for retail automotive centers that specialize in the repair and replacement of automotive products and services.

Franchisees must use specified point of sale systems, including a Windows-based PC and VAST Enterprise Retail software, with costs estimated between $3,000 to $6,000. The franchisor has the right to access sales data from these systems.

Car-X, LLC offers and sells Car-X franchises for retail automotive centers that specialize in the repair and replacement of automotive products and services.

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