Has Christian Brothers Automotive charged any fees for additional training as of the date of the Disclosure Document?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of the date of this Disclosure Document, CBAC has not yet charged any fees for this type of additional training. The franchisees have been required to pay travel and living expenses incurred by them and/or their employees in connection with attending additional training sessions.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 17–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, as of the date of the document, Christian Brothers Automotive has not charged any fees for additional training. However, Christian Brothers Automotive may offer other training sessions that are either mandatory or optional, and they will establish fees for these sessions at the time they are offered. These fees will be uniform for all franchisees.
Even though Christian Brothers Automotive has not charged fees for additional training as of the disclosure date, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses for themselves and their employees when attending any additional training sessions. This means that while the training itself may be free, there will still be costs associated with attending.
Prospective franchisees should consider these potential future training costs when budgeting. It would be prudent to inquire with Christian Brothers Automotive about the frequency and location of additional training sessions to better estimate potential travel and living expenses. Understanding the scope and nature of these additional training programs will help in assessing the overall investment required for the franchise.