Is the Christian Brothers Automotive franchisee required to pay for continuing education and training programs?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ection 10.17(b) if
Franchisee fails to meet the Minimum Threshold for a three (3) year period that
includes the two (2) years immediately preceding the Renewal Term and the first
year of the Renewal Term.
10.18 Continuing Training. Franchisee's Principal Operator and Service Manager will attend
such continuing education and training programs as Franchisor notifies Franchisee are
mandatory training programs, and Franchisee will pay all costs including training fees,
travel expenses and living expenses incurred in connection with Franchisee's Principal
Operator and Service Manager attending such programs.
Franchise Agreement (Ver 04-14-2025)
Franchisee: ___________
Franchisor: Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
10.19 Timely Payment of Amounts Due by Franchisee. Franchisee will timely pay (a) Franchisor
all amounts due to Franchisor pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) all amounts due to each
of its employees, vendors, third party landlords, lenders, taxing authorities, utility
providers, property owners' associations, and to any other parties to whom Franchisee is
obligated to make payments related to the Franchised Business. Franchisee's failure to
comply with the provisions of this Section will constitute a material breach of this
Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are indeed responsible for covering the costs associated with continuing education and training programs. Specifically, the Principal Operator and Service Manager must attend mandatory training programs as designated by Christian Brothers Automotive.
These costs include not only the training fees themselves but also all associated travel and living expenses. This means franchisees must budget for expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and meals for their personnel attending these programs. Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to pay any fees established by Christian Brothers Automotive for additional training, along with the cost of any training materials provided to the Principal Operator and Initial Service Manager.
Christian Brothers Automotive may also require any successor to the Initial Service Manager to attend and successfully complete both the Initial Training Program and any additional mandatory training. The franchisee is responsible for all costs related to this training as well. However, Christian Brothers Automotive states that franchisees will not be required to attend more than two mandatory training sessions during any twelve-month period.
This requirement ensures that Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees and their key staff remain up-to-date with the latest operational standards, service techniques, and management practices. While this ongoing training investment can be a significant expense, it is intended to maintain the quality and consistency of service across all Christian Brothers Automotive locations, which benefits the brand and potentially the franchisee's business.