FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

Carstar vs Dealer Specialties

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

Carstar
Proven & steady
Dealer Specialties
Too new to judge
Verdict
3-yr units
+5.6%
Net unit growth
-24.7%
38
Exit quality
41
83
Transfer / churn
100
WATCH 46
Distress
$10K
Franchise fee
$10K
$24K
Investment from
$17K