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Auto Lab vs CARSTAR

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auto Lab and CARSTAR are automotive franchises. Auto Lab requires an investment of $297K – $746K while CARSTAR requires $298K – $804K. In terms of revenue, CARSTAR reports higher average unit revenue at $3.2M. CARSTAR has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Auto Lab A (Strongest tier) and CARSTAR A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$297K – $746K
$298K – $804K
Franchise Fee
$28K
$10K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
Monthly Base Franchise Fee (greater of $1,000 or 1.5% of Monthly Base Volume) plus Monthly Growth Franchise Fee (4% of Gross Sales exceeding Monthly Base Volume)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$970K
$3.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
0.0% (40 loans)
Total Units
19
471
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2012
1989
FDD Year
2025
2025