What does Christian Brothers Automotive consider the 'System' to include?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor as the result of great expenditure of time and effort has developed an effective system of establishing and operating an automotive repair business including business forms; software; bookkeeping and accounting materials and techniques; management and control systems; pricing and purchasing systems; office procedures; site selection techniques; staffing procedures; and, in general, a style, system, technique and method of business operation and procedure developed through and by reason of Franchisor's business experience (collectively the "System"); and
WHEREAS, Franchisor is the owner of all trademarks, trade names, service marks, copyrights and logo-types related to the System, including, but not limited to, those listed in Exhibit "B" (the "Marks"); and of certain techniques, know-how, trade secrets and procedures (the "Know-How"), all of which are used in connection with the establishment and operation of an automotive repair business including processes and techniques for selling and marketing such services, and quality control techniques and training programs; and
WHEREAS, Franchisor continues to expend time, skill and money to investigate and, if Franchisor deems it desirable, to develop and integrate into the System new procedures, systems, products, and services; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee has applied to obtain a license to operate one Christian Brothers
Automotive Corporation franchise in the Territory described in Section 2.01 of this Agreement for
the purpose of offering and selling Franchisor's services and products under the Marks, Know-
How and System; and
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' encompasses various elements that contribute to the operation of an automotive repair business. This includes business forms, software, bookkeeping and accounting materials and techniques, management and control systems, pricing and purchasing systems, office procedures, site selection techniques, and staffing procedures. Essentially, it is a comprehensive method of business operation and procedure refined through Christian Brothers Automotive's business experience.
Christian Brothers Automotive owns all trademarks, trade names, service marks, copyrights, and logo-types related to the System, as well as certain techniques, know-how, trade secrets, and procedures. These are utilized in the establishment and operation of an automotive repair business, including processes and techniques for selling and marketing services, quality control techniques, and training programs.
Christian Brothers Automotive continues to invest in the System by developing and integrating new procedures, systems, products, and services. Franchisees are granted a license to operate a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise and use the Know-How and System, which may be updated or developed further over time.