Carstar
$CRSTF500 #191CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryRepair & Maintenance Services
Founded1990
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business35
Began Franchising—
HQCharlotte, NC
Executives7
Main Phone(704) 377-8855
Emaildevdept@carstar.com
FDD IssuedJune 13, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor
CARSTAR is a wholly owned subsidiary of Driven Brands, with Daniel Rivera as CEO. The company has a robust executive team, including CFO Michael F. Diamond and COO Mo Khalid.
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks