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From what date does the initial term of the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise agreement begin?

Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

(a) During Start-Up Period. Beginning on the first business day of the third week of the Start-Up Period (as defined below) and continuing until the end of the Start-Up Period, a management member of Franchisor will be available during business hours to consult by phone with the Principal Operator and the Initial Service Manager. The Franchisor management member may, but is not obligated to, visit Franchisee's Franchised Business for the purpose of rendering advice, consultation and additional training with respect to the Franchised Business, its operation and performance, and compliance by Franchisee with the Confidential Operations Manual. If a management member does visit Franchisee's Franchised Business for any of the purposes set out above, Franchisee agrees to pay all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with such visit (excluding the six-month anniversary visit, if any, mentioned in Section 9.03). The "Start-Up Period" begins on the first day the Franchisee's Franchised Business is open to the public ("Opening Date") and ends twelve months from the Opening Date.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, the term of the Franchise Agreement begins on the "Opening Date." The Opening Date is defined as the first day the Franchisee's Franchised Business is open to the public. The initial term length is not specified in this excerpt.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.