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Big O Tires vs CARSTAR

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Big O Tires and CARSTAR are automotive franchises. Big O Tires requires an investment of $512K – $1.9M while CARSTAR requires $298K – $804K. In terms of revenue, CARSTAR reports higher average unit revenue at $3.2M. On SBA loan performance, CARSTAR has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Big O Tires (14.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Big O Tires A (Strongest tier) and CARSTAR A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$512K – $1.9M
$298K – $804K
Franchise Fee
$18K
$10K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
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)
$2.8M
$3.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.5% (352 loans)
0.0% (40 loans)
Total Units
461
471
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
1989
FDD Year
2025
2025