Prior to opening our first location 15 years ago, we realized that not only was there a repair space that

OVERVIEW

Prior to opening our first location 15 years ago, we realized that not only was there a repair space that needed to be filled for drivable damages, but that generally, the auto body sector had no clear leader. So, we created the first express accident repair facility in the marketplace. By combining our revolutionary process with superior service and exceptional quality, we have been able to live up to our promise: Carsmetics will do it on time, for less and just like new. You don’t pay a cent until you’re satisfied. We have stayed true to our promise, and as we have continued to open stores around the country, our franchisees have embraced our commitment to repairing customers’ cars on time, for less and just like new.

Your training in Tampa will prepare you to market and manage the day-to-day operations of an accident repair business, and by the time you leave Tampa, you will be on your way to becoming an expert in the Carsmetics way.

CARSMETICS IS CURRENTLY SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO HELP US EXPAND INTO COMMUNITIES THAT NEED OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

The initial franchisee fee to open a Carsmetics franchise is $39,000. The capital necessary to open a Carsmetics location ranges significantly, but we recommend that you have a net worth of $500,000 and liquid capital of at least $200,000.

FAQs

DO I NEED TO HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE AUTO BODY REPAIR INDUSTRY? You don’t need any prior experience in the accident repair industry. Carsmetics is now offering an extended Discovery Week where you will actually shadow the personnel in one of company-owned locations. This offer is made to financially qualified candidates who have signed all non-disclosure documents. You will still be expected to attend the full training program once you sign a franchise document. DOES CARSMETICS OFFER FINANCING? We don’t provide direct financing, but we do have a relationship with a finance facilitator that uses a candidate’s credit score. We will put you in contact with them if you would like to investigate the lending programs that may be available to you.

DOES CARSMETICS OFFER A MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY?

Until recently, that is all we sold. Our business model is built on taking advantage of a multi-unit opportunity. Once you have the first store open and running smoothly, we want to afford you the flexibility to open multiple locations and have complete control of your territory. You are provided a protected territory as part of your franchise agreement, and we can discuss a master area development agreement during our conversations. 

WHAT IS THE INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE AND ONGOING ROYALTY FEE?

The initial franchisee fee is $39,000. Ongoing royalties are 5% of gross revenues. The national advertising fee is 1% of gross sales per month.

HOW LONG WILL I BE AT TRAINING AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN?

Our initial training program consists of approximately four weeks of on-line, classroom and on-site training at a Carsmetics location owned by one of our affiliates in Tampa, Florida. We suggest that you, your general manager, and at least two additional employees attend and complete our initial training program. In addition, one of our representatives will be at your site for up to 14 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes shop training, affiliate marketing and sales training, POP sales training, and POS systems training.

WILL YOU ASSIST ME WITH ESTABLISHING MY VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS AND INITIAL INVENTORY PURCHASE?

Yes. Our team will work side by side with you to ensure that you balance your initial inventory purchase with projected sales based on our broad experience of opening new stores in various markets.

YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU WOULD CONDUCT A DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS FOR MY NEW STORE. WILL YOU HELP ME FIND THE BEST LOCATION?

We have significant data on the demographic characteristics of our existing customers. We know how far they travel, what their median household incomes is and we understand the general location requirements