If you have spoken to other Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees, who did you speak with?

The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Christian Brothers Automotive includes a Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement. This statement is designed to determine if any unauthorized statements or promises were made to the prospective franchisee by Christian Brothers Automotive employees, authorized representatives, or brokers. The acknowledgment aims to confirm that the franchisee understands that purchasing a franchise is a business decision with associated risks and that they are not relying on any unauthorized oral statements.

Notably, the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement specifies that if a prospective franchisee is purchasing an existing Christian Brothers Automotive franchise from a transferring franchisee, any information received from that transferring franchisee (who is not an employee or representative of Christian Brothers Automotive) is not covered by the questions in the statement. This means the acknowledgment focuses solely on communications with the franchisor's representatives, not with previous owners of the franchise.

Therefore, if you, as a potential franchisee, have spoken with existing Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees, the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement does not apply to those conversations. However, it is crucial to understand that any information or assurances received from transferring franchisees are not vetted or endorsed by Christian Brothers Automotive itself. Prospective franchisees should independently verify any claims made by transferring franchisees with the franchisor to ensure accuracy and reliability.