What are the approved shuttle vehicle makes and models for a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase a CBAC-approved shuttle vehicle.
This may either be a Honda Odyssey (2018 or newer), Honda Pilot (2023 or newer), Toyota Sienna (2021 or newer), Hyundai Palisade (2022 or newer), Kia Telluride (2022 or newer), Mazda CX-9 (2023 or newer), and Toyota Highlander (2020 or newer).
Subject to the model year requirements specified in the preceding sentence, no pre-owned shuttle vehicle may be more than 4 years old at the time of purchase, without prior written approval from CBAC, and must be the latest design/body style available.
The approved shuttle vehicle must be wrapped with a CBAC-approved graphic wrap by our approved vendor.
The cost of the wrap may be financed with the purchase or lease of the shuttle vehicle.
Source: Item 7 — INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase a CBAC-approved shuttle vehicle. The approved makes and models include the Honda Odyssey (2018 or newer), Honda Pilot (2023 or newer), Toyota Sienna (2021 or newer), Hyundai Palisade (2022 or newer), Kia Telluride (2022 or newer), Mazda CX-9 (2023 or newer), and Toyota Highlander (2020 or newer).
Christian Brothers Automotive requires that any pre-owned shuttle vehicle must not be more than 4 years old at the time of purchase, unless the franchisee obtains prior written approval from CBAC. Additionally, the pre-owned vehicle must be the latest design/body style available, subject to the model year requirements.
The approved shuttle vehicle must also be wrapped with a CBAC-approved graphic wrap by their approved vendor. The cost for this wrap ranges from $1,750 to $3,400, as detailed in Item 7 of the FDD, and this cost may be financed with the purchase or lease of the shuttle vehicle. This ensures brand consistency and visibility for each Christian Brothers Automotive location.