CARSTAR vs Northside Autosports Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CARSTAR Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Investment $298,200 - $804,300$50,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 1.5%-
Advertising Fee 1%$250/Month
Year Founded 19892001
Year Franchised 19892009
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
CARSTAR Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Experience -Needs to have some background in sales/marketing and they need to be an automotive enthusiast.

Financing Options
 
CARSTAR Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
CARSTAR Franchise
Northside Autosports 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 Upfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc.
Support Purchasing 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 National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 9

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Expansion Plans
 
CARSTAR Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion YesYes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.





About Northside Autosports

Founded in 2002 in Georgetown, Ontario, Northside Autosports has grown to become Canada's #1 automotive accessory, detailing/car care, wheels/tires, car audio/security & performance parts chain of shops.
Northside Autosports is the fastest growing aftermarket auto chain for a reason! This is not so much a "pitch line" as a statement of fact. We have one of the lower over all investments in the automotive category, largest supply chain in Canada, very aggressive branding strategies and our company is always growing (not just in stores but also in concept, supply, marketing programs and training). We are quickly becoming the market leader in all industry segments we are in and continue to grow through a foundation of honest relationship building with; franchise partners, supply partners, training affiliates, marketing affiliates and contractors. Retail , Bulk & Business To Business Sales Concept Full business management & technical training courses (with affiliate graduate study options) Financing assistance (OAC) Largest supply chain in Canada Aggressive and cost effective marketing fund program Complete floor plan design Complete Equipment/Fixture/Display/Inventory package One of the most aggressive automotive brands in Canada One of the lowest total investments in the automotive industry 15 years in the industry Area development and Master Franchise available Speak to Graham at [email protected] for re-sale info.