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CARSTAR vs THE PATCH BOYS

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both CARSTAR and THE PATCH BOYS are automotive franchises. CARSTAR requires an investment of $298K – $804K while THE PATCH BOYS requires $75K – $106K. 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 CARSTAR A (Strongest tier) and THE PATCH BOYS A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$298K – $804K
$75K – $106K
Franchise Fee
$10K
$45K
Royalty Rate
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)
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.2M
$118KPer territory, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (40 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
471
264
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1989
2020
FDD Year
2025
2026