Milex Complete Auto Care vs CARSTAR Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
CARSTAR Franchise
Investment $197,457 - $296,767$298,200 - $804,300
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $45,000$20,000 - $30,000
Royalty Fee 7%1.5%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 19781989
Year Franchised 19791989
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
CARSTAR Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
    Training On-Site and Classroom Training: During your hands-on training, you'll learn firsthand about how the business works. You'll interface with employees and customers. You'll watch the selling process in action. You become familiar with the business, inside and out. *Proven Business Systems Implementation *Financial Management Training *Lead Generation System Training *Personnel and Safety Systems *Customer Relations Training *Marketing and Sales Development *Business to Business Sales Training and Programs 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 Pre-Opening Support Services: *Site Selection Assistance *Lease Negotiation Assistance *Third Party Financing Relationships (including SBA) *New Business Start-Up Planning Ongoing Support Services and Franchisee Assistance: *Technical Assistance "Hot-Line" *Lead Generation Programs *Supplier Relationships *System Wide Intranet *National Warranty Program *Customer Financing Programs *National Fleet Programs *Human Resources and Personnel Consultation *Custom Designed Computer Software *Business Performance AnalysisPurchasing 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 Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations

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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 9

    Expansion Plans
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    CARSTAR Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Milex Complete Auto Care

    Milex has a solid 40 year reputation for providing honest and professional automotive care for a reasonable price.
    * Specializing in general automotive repair and maintenance, Milex Services include engine maintenance and repair, brakes, air conditioning, tune-ups, steering and suspension, cooling system, computer diagnostics and more.
    * Ranked as one of the top 50 oil change plus chains in National Oil Lube& News.

     Consistently ranked in Franchise Times Top 100 Up and Coming Franchises and also honored as a Top Military Friendly Franchise by GI Jobs Magazine.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mr. Transmission franchised business ranges from $203,613 to $260,873. This includes $46,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Milex Complete Auto Care franchised business ranges from $197,457 to $265,860. This includes $46,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care co-branded franchised business ranges from $228,364 to $296,767. This includes $56,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

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    #481 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    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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    #17 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #120 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #164 in Franchise 500 for 2021.