Carstar
$CRSTF500 #191CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryRepair & Maintenance Services
Locations471
Franchisee Count554
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$298,200
Item 7 Midpoint$551,250
Item 7 High$804,300
Royalty FeesYour Monthly Franchise Fee is equal to the Monthly Base Franchise Fee plus the Monthly Growth Franchise Fee.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open83
ParentDriven Brands Holdings Inc.
PE / InvestorRoark Capital Management, LLC
Founded2015
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business35
Began Franchising1989
HQCharlotte, NC
Executives9
Main Phone(704) 377-8855
Emaildevdept@carstar.com
FDD IssuedJune 13, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use the CARSTAR Solution® software, which is provided at a discount, and install either Mitchell or CCC business management systems, with additional required software including QuickBooks and high bandwidth internet service.
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