Christian Brothers Automotive
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Christian Brothers Automotive franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1996 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX United States Source: franchise.org
Christian Brothers Automotive franchise operates full-service auto repair shops that combine professional automotive services with a faith-based approach to cus
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Christian Brothers Automotive quick facts
- Is Christian Brothers Automotive a franchise?
- Yes. Christian Brothers Automotive offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 326 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73).
- How much does it cost to open a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise?
- The Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $515,250–$650,400 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Christian Brothers Automotive charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 50% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Christian Brothers Automotive disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Christian Brothers Automotive FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 72). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Christian Brothers Automotive locations are there?
- The FDD reports 326 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Christian Brothers Automotive a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $515,250 – $650,400 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 5 franchisee-owned CBA stores locations; other measures for 280 franchisee-owned locations; adjusted operating results for franchisee-owned CBA stores locations; other measures for 302 franchisee-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 24 in 2025, to 326 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Christian Brothers Automotive head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 29
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty fee share of Split ProfitsMain ongoing fee
32 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
5 locations
Other measures · 5 locations
- Who is counted
- Five stores with negative NOI; age categories as quoted
- Period
- first-year store
- Method
- Store-age categories and negative NOI amounts enumerated in Item 19
280 locations
Other measures · 280 locations
- Who is counted
- Stores open entire calendar years 2024 and 2025
- Excluded
- 22 stores opened in 2024 and 24 stores opened in 2025 excluded
- Method
- Comparable-year Schedule 19.1B population
Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Existing franchisee figures adjusted in tables
Adjusted operating results
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Existing franchisee figures adjusted in tables
- Method
- Adjusted to current royalty and $60,000 shared-expense salary
302 locations
Other measures · 302 locations
- Who is counted
- All franchisee-owned CBA stores open entire year
- Excluded
- Does not include 24 stores opened in 2025
- Method
- Schedule 19.1A and Schedule 19.2 population
These groups are never combined. Adjusted company-owned operating results cannot be divided by franchised revenue to calculate a franchisee profit margin.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2023–2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 73
Net +46 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($515,250 – $650,400) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 302 to 326 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 29
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Five stores with negative NOI; age categories as quoted · PDF p. 72
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Stores open entire calendar years 2024 and 2025 · PDF p. 66
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Existing franchisee figures adjusted in tables · PDF p. 66
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All franchisee-owned CBA stores open entire year · PDF p. 66
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 73
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
324 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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