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Buy a Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise

Christian Brothers Automotive is a full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise built around honesty, transparency and customer care in an industry where trust is often in short supply. Founded in Houston, Texas in 1982 and franchising since 1996, the brand runs brick-and-mortar shops handling everything from routine maintenance and diagnostics to brakes, engine and major mechanical work for everyday drivers.

The model is territory-based and owner-operated, with each location run by a local franchisee leading a team of skilled technicians and service staff. Franchisees do not need automotive experience; the company reports at least 85% of owners came from outside the industry, with the operator focused on leadership, guest service and local business management rather than turning wrenches.

The network has grown to more than 335 locations across the United States and, by the company’s account, has never closed a shop. Repairs are backed by a Nice Difference Warranty of three years or 36,000 miles, and most shops close evenings and weekends, a scheduling model the brand uses to support staff retention and owner work-life balance.

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Why buy a Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise?

Christian Brothers Automotive pairs an essential, repeat-demand service category with one of the strongest franchisee-satisfaction records in franchising, having ranked among Franchise Business Review’s top franchises for satisfaction for ten consecutive years. For buyers weighing whether to buy a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise, that record and a high average unit volume point to a well-developed operating system rather than an unproven concept.

The ownership model is distinctive: franchisees draw a salary through the business, benefit from a 2:1 home-office-support-to-franchisee ratio, and operate a five-day week with evenings and weekends off. The faith-based culture and “we don’t get paid until you do” royalty stance shape how the brand recruits and keeps both owners and technicians, which matters in a sector where skilled-labour shortages are common.

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1982

    • Franchising Since

      1996

    • New Startup Cost

      $515,250 – $650,400

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $85,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $30,000

    • Royalty Fee

      50%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      326

    • New Units Opened *

      24

    • Units Transferred *

      13

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,742,612

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Christian Brothers Automotive – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training is extensive, with 280 hours of classroom instruction and 420 hours of on-the-job training covering basic automotive technical knowledge, leadership, sales and guest service. A home-office team of more than 150 supports each franchisee in recruitment, operational coaching, marketing and accounting for the life of the agreement, alongside a franchisee peer group, an annual convention and an online learning platform, The Flywheel. Buyers of an existing shop should confirm what transfer training and Flywheel access the franchisor provides to incoming owners and inherited staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Automotive experience is not required; the company reports at least 85% of owners came from outside the industry. The model suits a hands-on local operator who leads from the front office rather than the workshop, with strengths in team leadership, recruiting and retaining skilled technicians, sales and guest relationships. Owners must also align with the brand's faith-based, service-first values, since culture is central to how shops are run and staffed. Comfort coaching a team and building community trust matters more than mechanical skill.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Christian Brothers Automotive holds J.D. Power's #1 ranking for customer satisfaction among aftermarket full-service maintenance and repair providers. It has appeared on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for multiple years, ranking near the top of the auto repair and maintenance category, and is consistently recognised by Franchise Business Review, named #1 in its automotive category, a 2025 Best-in-Category winner and a Top 200 franchise in 2026. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the local reputation and reviews of the specific shop.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US automotive service market is valued at roughly $211 billion in 2026 and is forecast to grow about 5.9% a year. Demand is resilient and largely recession-resistant: vehicles need maintenance and repair regardless of the economy, and an ageing fleet of increasingly complex cars sustains steady work for trusted shops. For resale buyers, this stability supports recurring local demand, though a specific shop's performance still depends on its location, reputation and the strength of nearby competition.

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