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OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE CARQUEST DIFFERENCE

Partnering with Carquest means joining a family with motor oil
in our veins. We understand you and deliver what you need to
serve your customers.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CARQUEST?

See what makes us the best choice when every mile counts.

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5 STEPS TO OWNERSHIP

Are you looking for an elite program with a passion for entrepreneurship, a passion for Yes, and
a passion for customers?

We are committed to providing outstanding service to our customers, communities, and each
other every day. Join the Carquest® Independent Store Ownership program and partner with
the best in the automotive aftermarket.

STEP 1

IS CARQUEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is this a good fit for your future plans?
Career Fit
  • Do you have an entepreneurial spirit?​
  • Are you self-motivated?​
  • Do you want to be a leader in your community?​
  • Do you excel at customer service?
  • Are you a self-assured and confident leader?
Values
  • Do you want to run a business that serves your community?​
  • Are you focused on growth?​
  • Do you have a clear vision of where you want to be and how you will get there?
  • Do you want to make your vision a reality?
  • Are you someone who perseveres and never quits?​
Financial Qualifications
  • Do you have a good credit history?​
  • Are you willing and able to invest in your business and future?​
  • Are you comfortable with financial statements? (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows)​

If you checked all the boxes, continue to Step 2

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STEP 2

Let’s Discuss What to Expect:

Once you have decided to partner with Carquest, you’ll begin a discovery session by phone with a Carquest Market Development Teammate.
Career Fit
Do you have an entepreneurial spirit?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you want to be a leader in your community?
Do you excel at customer service?
Are you a self-assured and confident leader?
Values
Do you want to run a business that serves your community?
Are you focused on growth?
Do you have a clear vision of where you want to be and how you will get there?
Do you want to make your vision a reality?
Are you someone who perseveres and never quits?
Financial Qualifications
Do you have a good credit history?
Are you willing and able to invest in your business and future?
Are you comfortable with financial statements? (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows)
Do you excel at customer service?
Are you a self-assured and confident leader?

If you checked all the boxes, continue to Step 2

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STEP 3

IS CARQUEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is this a good fit for your future plans?
Career Fit
Do you have an entepreneurial spirit?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you want to be a leader in your community?
Do you excel at customer service?
Are you a self-assured and confident leader?
Values
Do you want to run a business that serves your community?
Are you focused on growth?
Do you have a clear vision of where you want to be and how you will get there?
Do you want to make your vision a reality?
Are you someone who perseveres and never quits?
Financial Qualifications
Do you have a good credit history?
Are you willing and able to invest in your business and future?
Are you comfortable with financial statements? (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows)
Do you excel at customer service?
Are you a self-assured and confident leader?

If you checked all the boxes, continue to Step 2

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CONVERT EXISTING STORE

Already own a parts store and want
to become a Carquest owner?

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ACQUIRE EXISTING STORE

Want to buy an existing
Carquest store?

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OPEN A NEW STORE

Want to open a new store
in a new market?

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OUR PROGRAMS

Everything you’ll need to grow loyal customers
and better serve the ones you already have:

Digital Marketing

POS

MyCQStore

Scanners

DAT

TechNet Network

ProRewards Loyalty

Strategic Accounts

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OUR TOOLS

Keep your business competitive,
so you can focus on doing what you love:

Tools

Marketing

POS

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HEAR FROM
SHOP OWNERS

Carquest stores are locally-owned and independent.
Shop owners stay in the Carquest family for decades,
even generations. Find out why.

JOIN OUR CREW

Meet Buddy and Sarah Kittrell

Independent store owners from Kittrell Auto Parts in Beaufort, NC

Meet Buddy and Sarah Kittrell

Independent store owners from Kittrell Auto Parts in Beaufort, NC

Meet Buddy and Sarah Kittrell

Independent store owners from Kittrell Auto Parts in Beaufort, NC

OUR NETWORK

Our independent shop owners benefit from the power
of America’s largest distribution network.

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ACQUIRE EXISTING STORE

How it Works

Is there a Carquest store you are interested in purchasing?

We appreciate your interest in a purchasing an existing Carquest store. We would love to discuss that opportunity and process with you. Please contact us here and we will be in touch to review any next steps.

CONVERT EXISTING STORE

How it Works

Already own a parts store and want to become a Carquest owner?

At Carquest, we are committed to partnering with you to improve margins, get unmatched parts availability, ease business technology processes and provide best-in-class programs. Click here to find out more.