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Christian Brothers Automotive
Christian Brothers Automotive franchises provide a full range of auto maintenance and repair services. When founder and CEO Mark Carr started his first location in 1982, customer response quickly told him that the honesty, integrity, and professional treatment he provided were unusual for the automotive services industry. Those qualities are business as usual at Christian Brothers, where strong ethical principles are the foundation for everything franchisees do. The company began franchising in 1996, with the mission βTo glorify God by providing ethical and excellent automotive repair service for our customers.β That mission extends to supporting the national, local, and global communities: Christian Brothers encourages franchisees to get involved in their neighborhoods and support local ministries, charities, and community activities.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1982 |
| Franchising since | 1996 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 4+ |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 77 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 60 | 0 | 6 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $325,000 - $349,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $65,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 50% of net profit after franchisee salary |
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $65,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
