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Christian Brothers Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation

Company Information

17725 Katy Fwy., #200 Houston, TX 77094

[email protected]

CBAC was incorporated in the state of Texas on March 25, 1982, under the name Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation. Our principal place of business and business address is 15995 N. Barkers Landing, Suite 145, Houston, Texas 77079. We do business under our corporate name and under the name CBAC.

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Franchise Rating

Franchimp Summary Rating

6/10

Earning Transparency

7/10

Investment Accessibility

5/10

Summary of potential earnings

Average Revenue Per Unit

$1,669,700 / unit

Average Revenue During 2020
Franchise Type:

Automotive

$122,260

Industry Low

$6,320,794

Industry High

Franchise System Development

Year Units at Start of Year Units Opened Units Terminated Non-Renewals Re-Acquired by Franchisor Ceased Operations Units at End of Year

Distribution of Christian Brothers Automotive Franchisee

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Summary of Investment Costs

Upfront Franchise Fees

Minimum: $392,500 Maximum: $419,000

Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.

These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.

While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.

Total Investment Costs

Minimum: $530,250 Maximum: $645,400

Ongoing Fees

Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.

These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.

Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.

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