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Auto Lab vs Car-X

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auto Lab and Car-X are automotive franchises. Auto Lab requires an investment of $297K – $746K while Car-X requires $396K – $582K. In terms of revenue, Auto Lab reports higher average unit revenue at $970K. Car-X has SBA lending data on file with a 18.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Auto Lab A (Strongest tier) and Car-X B (Above average).

Investment Range
$297K – $746K
$396K – $582K
Franchise Fee
$28K
$10K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$970K
$810K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
18.2% (14 loans)
Total Units
19
97
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2012
2015
FDD Year
2025
2025