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How Much Does a Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Christian Brothers Automotive franchise costs between $550,250 and $680,400 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $135,000.

$550,250

Minimum Investment

$680,400

Maximum Investment

$135,000

Franchise Fee

$121,500 – $135,000

Fee Range

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $135,000

Fee Range $121,500 – $135,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $121,500 – $135,000

Christian Brothers Automotive Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $121,500 – $135,000

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE a) $85,000 b) $50,000 With Discount: a) $85,000 b) $36,500 (Note 1) · a) See Note 1 b) See Note 1 $121,500 – $135,000

Real Estate $5,000

SECURITY DEPOSITS Lump Sum · Prior to opening Franchised Business $5,000

REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVE- MENTS Monthly rent · First day of the month $0

Equipment & Assets $297,750 – $345,400

EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND SOFTWARE Cash As Purchased, invoiced by CBAC · Prior to opening Franchised Business, upon receipt of invoice $255,000 – $280,000

SHUTTLE VEHICLE Auto finance/Lease program · Prior to opening Franchised Business $30,000 – $50,000

INVENTORY Cash As Purchased · Prior to opening and then as needed $11,000 – $12,000

SHUTTLE VEHICLE WRAP Auto finance/Lease program · Prior to opening Franchised Business $1,750 – $3,400

SIGNS $0

Training $7,500 – $10,000

PRE-OPENING TRAINING TRAVEL/ SALARY General travel expenses such as flight, rental car, hotel and food costs for approximately 45-60 days. · Starting approximately 90 days prior to store opening and will be needed for a period of approximately 45- 60 days. $7,500 – $10,000

Working Capital & Reserves $30,000 – $40,000

ADDITIONAL FUNDS DURING INITIAL 3 MONTHS General operational expenses such as office supplies, employees, vendors and utilities · First three months of operations $30,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $88,500 – $145,000

INSURANCE& BUSINESS LICENSE Per Agreement with Insurance Companies · Can be prior to opening Franchised Business but is usually financed with a monthly payment $15,000 – $60,000

MARKETING/ ADVERTISING When required by Advertising Suppliers · Start-up, monthly, or otherwise, per agreement with advertisers $35,000 – $40,000

NEWSTORE OPENING MARKETING/ ADVERTISING By Advertising suppliers · Starting 90 days prior to store opening until 60 days after store opening $20,000 – $30,000

OTHER PAYMENTS Cash at purchase and/or included in business loan · Prior to applying for commercial financing $5,000 – $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $550,250 – $680,400

How Does Christian Brothers Automotive Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Christian Brothers Automotive's minimum investment of $550,250 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$550,250

Christian Brothers Automotive Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$680,400

Christian Brothers Automotive Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Christian Brothers Automotive?

The total startup cost for a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise ranges from $550,250 to $680,400, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $297,750 to $345,400.

How much is the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise fee?

The Christian Brothers Automotive franchise fee is $135,000, with a range of $121,500 to $135,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Christian Brothers Automotive a good investment?

Christian Brothers Automotive requires a total franchise investment of $550,250 to $680,400 and scores Legal Risk: 79/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Christian Brothers Automotive franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise owner make?

Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.