Christian Brothers Automotive
Full FDD dataEvery termination, non-renewal and closure figure on file reads zero a
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Christian Brothers Automotive's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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Every figure on this page comes from Christian Brothers Automotive's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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A retail other franchise. Its official site emphasizes: At Christian Brothers Automotive, our mission is simple: to create an uncommonly great experience for customers in need of auto service and repair. Since 1982, that's exactly what our team of auto.
From Christian Brothers Automotive's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
- warnUnderlying filing appears to be from 2014 (12 years old) — fees and investment ranges may have changed materially since; treat as historical until refreshed against a current filing.
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They were captured before we began scoring extraction confidence, so we can't put a number on them. They remain sourced — the filing is linked below. We publish the score rather than hiding it — see the methodology.
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Total initial investment | $515,250 | $650,400 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 84% of retail other franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (58 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? No
This brand's filing does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. That's common — a large share of franchisors disclose nothing here — but it means you should ask for unit-level economics directly during discovery calls. Compare against retail other brands that do disclose one.
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when Christian Brothers Automotive files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise cost?
Christian Brothers Automotive's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $515K–$650K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $85,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Christian Brothers Automotive charge?
Christian Brothers Automotive charges a continuing royalty of 50% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Christian Brothers Automotive disclose earnings (Item 19)?
No. Christian Brothers Automotive makes no financial performance representation in its FDD. Item 19 is the only optional item under the FTC Franchise Rule, so omitting it is lawful and common — but it means the franchisor publishes no revenue or profit figures for its outlets, and any figure quoted elsewhere is not from the filing.
How many Christian Brothers Automotive locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Christian Brothers Automotive opened 48, closed 0, terminated 0 franchised outlets, ending the year with 652. Averaged over three years, 0.0% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
Does Christian Brothers Automotive give a protected territory?
Christian Brothers Automotive's FDD describes a protected territory in Item 12. Protection varies in what it actually excludes — franchisors commonly reserve online sales and alternative channels inside it — so the wording in the filing matters more than the yes.