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Christian Brothers Automotive

Automotive services

Christian Brothers Automotive requires every one of its 326 franchised shops to run Tekmetric as the designated shop management system, and Epicor is named in the filing as well. With all 435 mapped operators running a single shop, purchasing authority for that software runs through the corporate office in Texas.

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FDD key facts2026

FDD year	2026
Franchise term	15 years
AUV (Item 19)	$2.87M
Royalty	Complete royalty terms unconfirmed
Ad fund	3%
Addressable units	326
Decision level	HQ
Tech landscape	Mandated tech stack
Investment range	$515K–$650K
Procurement	Approved supplier
Company-owned units	0

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Total units

326

326 franchised

Franchised outlet growth

—

Item 20, last two year-ends

AUV

$2.87M

Item 19

Royalty

Complete royalty terms unconfirmed

percentage component

Ad fund

percentage component

Initial fee

$85K

per unit

Investment range

$515K–$650K

all-in, Item 7

Procurement

Approved supplier

from the filing

Non-compete

3 years

from the filing

Item 19

Claims

from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

15% reference

Ad fund 3%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

TekmetricTekmetric

Mandatory

Industry softwareItem 8

We estimate that approximately 95% of your expenditures for leases and purchases of equipment and supplies in establishing your automotive repair facility and approximately 2% of your expenditures for leases and purchases of supplies on an ongoing basis will be for goods and services which are subject to sourcing restrictions (that is, for which suppliers must be approved by us, or which must meet our standards or specifications). With the exception of Mr. Sunil Patel, who is the founder and CEO of Tekmetric, no officer or director of CBAC owns an interest in an approved supplier of equipment, fixtures and/or inventory. Marketing

EpicorEpicor

POSItem 6

FDD-Christian Brothers Automotive-2026v1 15 will be provided by CBAC and used to operate your CBA franchise include a shop management system (Tekmetric), an accounting software suite (Epicor Kinetic), associated middleware (FUSE), a client communication system, an automotive animations library, an online training platform with relevant content, website hosting, SEO management, a phone call tracking platform, email accounts and cloud document suite, network equipment updates and warranty services, PCI compliance services (Security Metrics), our network equipment with annual updates and support (Fortinet), a cell-based internet failover system (Cradlepoint & INS), an antivirus protection software, remote support agents, and required client access licenses at the current approximate upfront cost of $1,650 and the current approximate ongoing cost of $11,000 annually, as well as point-of-sale software, accounting software, and internet failover software at the current monthly cost of $725, plus data overages. Costs are subject to change and will vary depending on the underlying vendors’ current prices. The fees for software purchases are refundable prior to store opening. See Item 5 and Item 8 for more information about the equipment, furniture and software that will be needed to operate the franchise.

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

19 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 7 explicit no's; 8 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

CBAC requires that you purchase the following computer and networking equipment: shop management and payment software suite, accounting software suite (designated by CBAC)

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee must comply with all accounting, financial and reporting requirements set out in the Confidential Operations Manual or other similar correspondence.

How the franchisor buys

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 11

As of the date of this Disclosure Document, there is a MEC in place.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 8

We have the right to disapprove or withdraw our approval of any supplier at any time by providing you with written notice of our disapproval or withdrawal of approval.

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

365659

Item 8

We also received a total of $365,659 from franchisees or required vendors as a result of purchases of equipment and related products directly from us.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

CBAC received rebates from approved vendors in the amount of $1,101,792 during the year ending December 31, 2025.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

Item 8

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

If you wish to procure any items from a supplier other than us or a supplier we designate, you must obtain our approval in the manner set forth in Section 9.07 of the Franchise Agreement which basically requires that you identify the proposed supplier, its name and address, and the items you desire to purchase from…

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee agrees that promptly after the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Franchisee will immediately cease using such telephone number or numbers, and/or, upon demand by the Franchisor, Franchisee will direct the telephone company servicing the Franchised Business to transfer the Listing…

Data and IT

Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

(ii) comply with all mandatory policies in the Confidential Operations Manual that relate to Privacy Laws and the privacy and security of Customer Information;

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor may during regular business hours enter Franchisee’s premises to inspect, audit and make copies of books of account, bank statements, documents, records, sales tax returns, papers, and files of Franchisee relating to the business transacted by Franchisee

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 11

CBAC will modify the manual from time to time and furnish you with the modifications.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

CBAC will select a site for your franchise business and present it to you for your approval.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Item 8

All services, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, supplies and other materials required to develop and operate your automotive repair facility must be procured from us, or from suppliers that we designate or approve.

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee acknowledges, affirms, warrants and understands that, subject to any Shared Expense guidelines or requirements in the Confidential Operations Manual or otherwise issued by Franchisor, Franchisee may staff the Franchised Business with as many employees as Franchisee desires at any time so long as…

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

CBAC requires that you purchase the following computer and networking equipment: shop management and payment software suite, accounting software suite (designated by CBAC) and approximately eight (8) personal computers, four (4) tablet computers, two (2) multi-function printers, one (1) router, two (2) network…

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

We will have the right to access all information and financial data recorded by the system for audit and sales verification purposes.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor may establish such fees for the additional training, as Franchisor in its sole discretion deems appropriate.

The filing answers no to 7 questions

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement

The vendor opportunity at Christian Brothers Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive operates 326 franchised shops, all franchised and none company-owned, out of its Texas headquarters, running a 15-year initial term. The Item 19 disclosure makes a financial performance representation.

Who controls software purchasing

The mapped operator base is 435 operators, every one running a single shop, with the largest concentrations in Texas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Arizona. President and CEO Don Carr and COO Michael Allnutt lead the corporate office that sets technology standards for that base, with directors Chris Chesney and Art Coley also named in the filing alongside Tekmetric founder and CEO Sunil Patel, who serves as a director.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

Item 8 requires franchisees to buy the shop management system, Tekmetric, from the company, along with an accounting software suite, Epicor Kinetic, and associated middleware called FUSE, plus PCI compliance services (Security Metrics), Fortinet network equipment and a Cradlepoint & INS cell-based internet failover system. Item 11 separately requires franchisees to purchase and maintain an electronic point-of-sale cash register system to record gross sales and transaction data, and the company may require hardware and software to conform to its then-current standards. Franchisees must also buy certain equipment, furniture and software from the company before opening, rebilled at cost. The filing discloses that Sunil Patel, the founder and CEO of Tekmetric, is a Christian Brothers Automotive director, though no other officer or director holds an interest in an approved supplier of equipment, fixtures or inventory.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list for services, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory and supplies, and the company may designate itself or an affiliate as an exclusive supplier of any product or service. Franchisees may propose an alternate supplier by identifying it and the items sought. Land and building leases or subleases must also run through the company. The initial term is 15 years, with three additional 5-year renewal terms available; a renewal requires signing a then-current agreement that can carry materially different terms.

How to read the Christian Brothers Automotive FDD

The embedded PDF viewer below is Christian Brothers Automotive's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 11 covers the technology and training requirements, Item 8 the supplier restrictions, Item 17 the renewal terms, and Item 19 the financial performance representation. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of similar targets.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Christian Brothers Automotive, answered from the filing

President and CEO Don Carr and COO Michael Allnutt lead the corporate office that designates the shop management and accounting software franchisees must run; all 435 mapped operators run a single shop, so HQ carries the decision.

The FDD requires the Tekmetric shop management system and requires franchisees to buy an electronic point-of-sale cash register system before opening. Epicor accounting software is named in the filing. Notably, Tekmetric's founder and CEO, Sunil Patel, sits on Christian Brothers' board of directors.

326 total shops, all franchised, in the automotive services segment, with the largest mapped operator counts in Texas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.

Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list, with the company able to designate itself or an affiliate as an exclusive supplier of any product or service. Franchisees may propose an alternate supplier for approval.

The initial term is 15 years, with three additional 5-year renewal terms available — each renewal signing a new agreement that can carry materially different terms, a natural point to revisit vendor contracts.

The embedded PDF viewer below holds Christian Brothers Automotive's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full — read Items 8, 11, 17 and 19 directly for the sourcing, technology, renewal and financial-performance terms.

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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

434 operators run 434 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit434

Top states by locations

TX	117
CO	41
FL	32
GA	27
AZ	22

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