CARSTAR

Franchise Overview

This franchise operates as North America's largest multi-shop operator network of independently owned collision repair facilities. Franchisees benefit from strong insurance company relationships that drive consistent customer referrals and revenue, along with national fleet partnerships that generate recurring income. The network provides cutting-edge operational platforms enhanced by hands-on coaching, industry-leading training and management systems, and significant product savings through vendor rebate programs.

The customer base includes vehicle owners needing collision repair, insurance-directed referrals, and fleet operators. Franchisees typically convert existing auto body shops into branded locations, leveraging the network's reputation and resources to improve profitability and monthly sales volume. Corporate support includes operational coaching, insurance partner integration, and ongoing training to maintain quality standards across all locations.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1989
Number of Units700
Min Liquid Capital
Required Networth
$$$Total InvestmentN/A

CARSTAR Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official CARSTAR FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Carstar FDD 2025

June 2025

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2024

June 2024

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2023

June 2023

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2022

May 2022

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2021

May 2021

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2020

May 2020

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2019

May 2019

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2018

May 2018

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2017

May 2017

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2016

June 2016

$99.00

Carstar FDD 2015

April 2015

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.