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Car-X vs Auto Lab

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Car-X and Auto Lab are automotive franchises. Car-X requires an investment of $396K – $582K while Auto Lab requires $297K – $746K. 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 Car-X B (Above average) and Auto Lab A (Strongest tier).

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