Automotive Maintenance Solutions vs CARSTAR Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Automotive Maintenance Solutions vs CARSTAR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Automotive Maintenance Solutions Franchise
CARSTAR Franchise
Investment $118,100 - $175,600$298,200 - $804,300
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000 - $30,000
Royalty Fee 7%/mo.1.5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19621989
Year Franchised 20021989
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Automotive Maintenance Solutions Franchise
CARSTAR Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Automotive Maintenance Solutions Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Automotive Maintenance Solutions Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: Regional training, 1-2 days; Ongoing training at franchisee's location as needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 9

    Expansion Plans
     
    Automotive Maintenance Solutions Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Automotive Maintenance Solutions

    Two generations of the Sheldrick family have contributed to the success of the system. After the first location opened in the 60’s, people have learned a lot about quality automotive service. Back then, the Sheldrick’s had to teach people about the value of regular automotive maintenance services, in general. Now, our reputation is so solid, we grow our business daily by word-of-mouth! The Sheldricks were not planning to sell just any common oil change. They researched the market and the competition and decided that performing complete automotive maintenance actually increased the performance of their customers vehicles. Our market holds over $70 Billion in Un-Performed maintenance service! Think of the potential for AMS locations to capture this business. From it’s inception, AMS has built a structured system that will enable each franchisee to maximize their potential. Our goal is not just to sell franchises, we want you to be successful! We invite you to compare the AMS franchise system to other opportunities and make an intelligent choice. It is our hope that you will see that we are offering more than a product to sell, we are offering a franchise system that works because our structure is built on a sound foundation of integrity and quality.

    About CARSTAR

    CARSTAR is a champion of the independent collision repair operators, consequently, CARSTAR is the largest automotive collision repair franchise in North America. The well publicized industry dynamitics: declining repair opportunities, acceleration in shops being de-selected from Insurance referral programs, excess repair capacity, increased competition from Multi-Shop Operators and Consolidators, and scarcity of skilled labor, has changed how the Independent Collision Repair Operator needs to conduct business. The CARSTAR Franchise program offers many solutions to these and other issues in which you and your business may be facing. We believe we are the champion for quality Independent shops, providing effective training solutions, staying involved in National and Local Industry Associations and developing sale and marketing programs to help our Franchisees compete in this turbulent market.

    CARSTAR leverages the purchasing power of Driven Brands to provide tremendous benefits for our CARSTAR store owners. Nearly 50 corporately managed purchasing programs provide our CARSTAR partners on average $25,000 or more in cost savings and rebates. With larger volume stores easily surpassing that amount in rebates. Store owners also benefit from a national fleet program, top vendor partnerships and support from national service providers.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a conversion CARSTAR franchise is $23,500 to $165,300. This includes $10,000 to $20,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new (ground-up) CARSTAR franchise is $298,200 to $804,300. This includes $10,000 to $20,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

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