Christian Brothers Automotive
Automotive · Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Active units
- 326
- Avg unit volume
- $2.7M
Franchised, year-end 2025
Item 19 cohort year 2025
About Christian Brothers Automotive
Christian Brothers Automotive operates a network of brick-and-mortar service centers specializing in vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs. The business model emphasizes transparency and guest convenience, featuring amenities such as waiting areas and complimentary shuttle services. Each location utilizes ASE-certified technicians to perform services ranging from oil changes to engine diagnostics for domestic and foreign vehicles. The franchise follows a structured system focused on customer service and supports owners from diverse professional backgrounds.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$85k
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% of the Franchise Fee (VetFran)
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$2.7M
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-1.6%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$583k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio4.6×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.