FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for CAR-X.
Based on 2025 FDD · 2 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a CAR-X franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $330K – $527K. Reported owner economics show $0. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $35K franchise fee · 15% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
CAR-X requires a total initial investment of $330K to $527K (midpoint approximately $429K), with an initial franchise fee of $35K. The ongoing fee burden is 15% (5% royalty plus 10% advertising fund). This is in line with industry norms of approximately 15.5%.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for CAR-X locations is $703K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $0, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD.
CAR-X operates approximately 50 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about CAR-X, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a CAR-X franchise ranges from $330K to $527K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
CAR-X charges a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for CAR-X is $35,000.
There are approximately 50 CAR-X franchise locations as of 2023.
The median revenue for a CAR-X franchise is $703K, with a cash-on-cash return of 0.0%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
SBA loan default rate data for CAR-X is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a CAR-X franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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