Car-X
Automotive · Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Active units
- 46
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Car-X
Car-X Tire & Auto is a trusted neighborhood brand that specializes in auto repair, tires, brakes, and oil changes. With over 160 locations across the U.S., Car-X is known for its commitment to quality automotive service. Whether you need a quick service or a comprehensive repair, Car-X guarantees to handle your vehicle as quickly and affordably as possible. They take pride in being locally owned and operated, ensuring that you receive personalized and reliable service. Car-X offers a wide range of services, including brakes, driveline repair, electrical systems, mufflers and exhaust, and much more. They also provide routine maintenance such as oil changes, radiator and cooling systems, and safety inspections. Additionally, Car-X offers a variety of accessories, including chrome accessories, lights and wipers, performance exhaust, and tires. Trust Car-X to take care of your car with expertise and exceptional service.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- MWBE Incentive Program
Initial franchise fee will be $30,000 for eligible women or Minority owners (first unit only; not combinable).
- Multi-unit reduced initial franchise fee
$25,000 for a second Car-X Center; $20,000 for a third; $10,000 for the fourth or any other Car-X Center.
- Brand fund
10.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
3,680 – 6,000 sq ft
- Area Development Fee
$0
- Per-center initial franchise fee under ADA
$8k
- Veteran discount
Veteran and First Responder Incentive Program: initial franchise fee will be $30,000 (first unit only; not combinable).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations46
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-2.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-4.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$489k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.