At Christian Brothers Automotive, we’re more than just vehicle repair. In the words of Christian Brothers Automotive Franchisee, Mike Cotter, our top priority is serving others; we just happen to do that by fixing cars. Through our people-first approach to car care, we strive to be a light in the automotive industry, separating ourselves from our competitors by providing our teams and guests with transparency, support and the peace of mind to know that when they step into one of our shops, they’re in capable and caring hands.
When Christian Brothers Automotive first opened in 1982, our founders recognized an appetite for a different type of automotive care. Our unique approach offers an experience that is unlike what most people typically expect from their mechanic. It’s what enabled us to start franchising in 1996, and what ultimately led us to having over 250 auto repair franchise locations operating nationwide today. We have never closed a single location and continue to build upon one of the best reputations in the auto service industry.
At Christian Brothers Automotive mechanic franchise, we not only believe, but we have proven that there is another way to thrive in the vehicle franchise industry: treating our franchisees and guests like family and ensuring that every experience is predicated on respect, transparency, and integrity.
This approach doesn't just uniquely benefit our guests; it also benefits our employees. Our Nice Difference® services make it easier for car owners to drop off their cars during the week, and for our franchisees to close their shops on Saturdays and Sundays. This gives our employees the critical time they need to spend with their families and engage in other pursuits beyond their commitment to Christian Brothers Automotive.
As a company, we are focused on franchisee satisfaction. To us, our franchisees are close team members and trusted ambassadors of the Christian Brothers Automotive brand. We know they are committed to our values and to providing quality guest care, so we, in turn, want to provide them with the quality support they need to succeed. That is why we are so proud that, for ten consecutive years, Christian Brothers Automotive has been among the Top 50 franchises for franchisee satisfaction ranked by Franchise Business Review.
We’re changing the way guests experience auto service.
We don’t get paid until you do.
For all franchisees, for the life of your business.
Franchisees receive an annual salary through their business
Owners and their teams are guaranteed evenings and weekends off for time with family and friends.
We believe in fixing more than cars and trucks, which is why we prioritize donating to people and communities in need.
Our repairs (parts and labor) are covered by our Nice Difference Warranty® which is for 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever comes last).
Our repairs (parts and labor) are covered by our Nice Difference Warranty® which is for 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever comes last).
It’s true: you don’t have to be a car expert to be really good at being a franchisee. Don’t believe us? At least 85% of our franchisees had no automotive experience prior to opening their vehicle franchise – and we love that!
This perspective has allowed us to see the auto industry from the inside out and provide extraordinary guest service. We’ve built a successful brand around owners who have no automotive experience because you don’t have to love cars or understand how they work to excel at our car repair franchise opportunity.
Whether or not franchisees have experience with cars isn't our focus; we look to all areas of expertise. We have found that team leadership experience, sales experience, self-directed personal development, career progression, and making an impact on the local community outweigh experience in the automotive industry.
FBR’s Automotive Category
Home Office Support Team Member to Franchisee Ratio
AUV (the highest in the industry /based on 5 days a week)
AUV (the highest in the industry /based on 5 days a week)
Net Promoter Score
Franchisee Satisfaction Score
SBA Track Record
Locations, Never Closed
Christian Brothers Automotive Founded
Started Offering Franchises
Home Office Support Team Member to Franchisee Ratio
Average Unit Volume (the highest in the industry /based on 5 days a week)
Guest Net Promoter Score
Franchisee Satisfaction Score
SBA Track Record
Locations, Never Closed
At Christian Brothers Automotive, it’s far more important for franchisee candidates to align with our values over possessing industry experience.
Some values we look for prospective owners to embody include:
Please feel free to reach out, and a member of our franchise development team will get in touch.
Become part of a unique space in the auto service industry – no experience required! At Christian Brothers Automotive, we see great potential in car repair franchise owners with little or no automotive repair experience because they can come to us with valuable insight toward guest service, a quality that outweighs industry know-how. Our comprehensive training and ongoing support helps fill in the missing pieces in the Auto Repair Franchise model.
What does your investment in this Auto Repair Shop Franchise Opportunity get you?
While each franchise is individually owned and operated, we work with you every step of the way to ensure your success.
Since we started franchising, we’ve expanded to over 250 locations across the nation. Learn about the available growth markets where Christian Brothers Automotive has plans to expand.
“I just read a management book by Jim Collins, ‘Good to Great,’ and he gives an analogy about the importance of not only having the right people on the bus, but making sure they’re all sitting in the right seat. Christian Brothers Automotive does that...read more
“A lot of our technicians love the job because they get to work for someone who is ethical and honest. Christian Brothers’ mission attracts them. These are very knowledgeable guys who are really proud of their work, and when we bring a guest into the garage to explain a repair to them...read more
“Once a year, every fall, we do a single moms oil change day. We work with local churches to find people who need it. We don’t advertise it or broadcast it to the masses. It’s an awesome experience that our staff thoroughly enjoys. A lot of places, if you ask people...read more
#1 in Customer Satisfaction for Aftermarket Full-Service Maintenance and Repair by J.D. Power
Forbes – America’s Best Franchises 2019
Entrepreneur – Top 500 Franchise Rankings – Ranked 7 Years in a Row
Franchise Gator – Top 100 2019
Franchise Business Review – 4th overall for franchisee satisfaction – #1 in the automotive category
Franchise Times – Top 400, #1 for growth over the past year; #170 overall
Franchise Business Review - Top Franchises For Veterans - Satisfaction Award 2022
Disclaimer: Information made available through this website regarding the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise opportunity is for general information only and is not intended to be a franchise offer. Offers are made only after delivery of an effective Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. None of the communications made through this website should be construed as an offer to sell Christian Brothers Automotive franchises in, nor is any such communication directed to the residents of, any jurisdiction requiring registration of a franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Christian Brothers Automotive franchises will be sold to any resident of such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law.
Format Disclosure: Assuming you qualify as a prospective franchisee of Christian Brothers Automotive, we may provide you with a Franchise Disclosure Document in hard copy or electronic format. If the Franchise Disclosure Document is furnished electronically, it will be provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. You must use the Adobe Acrobat program in order to open and view this type of electronic file.
