What was the income from operations for Christian Brothers Automotive in 2023?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lders' equity | $ 663,061,823 | $ 576,351,339 |
Consolidated Statements of Income Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $ 137,196,643 | $ 122,309,502 |
| Operating Costs and Expenses | ||
| Cost of revenues | 42,731,504 | 40,601,283 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 50,507,014 | 41,565,152 |
| Compensation expense associated with ESOP | 10,121,713 | 14,206,798 |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 103,360,231 | 96,373,233 |
| Income from operations | 33,836,412 | 25,936,269 |
| Other Income (Expense) | ||
| Gains on sale-leaseback transactions | 2,044,287 | 920,683 |
| Gains on sale of leased properties | 3,613,496 | 13,994,953 |
| Interest income | 1,234,707 | 859,510 |
| Interest expense | (6,596,136) | (2,497,171) |
| Other income, net | (293,984) | 467,395 |
| Total other income, net | 2,370 | 13,745,370 |
| Net income before state income taxes | 33,838,782 | 39,681,639 |
| State Income Tax Expense | (1,799,431) | (1,535,256) |
| Net income | 32,039,351 | 38,146,383 |
| Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (592,784) | (11, |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the income from operations for 2023 was $33,836,412. This figure represents the company's earnings from its core business activities before accounting for other income, expenses, interest, and taxes.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the income from operations provides insight into the profitability and efficiency of Christian Brothers Automotive's business model. It demonstrates how well the company manages its operating costs relative to its revenues. A healthy income from operations suggests that the franchisor has a sustainable and well-managed business.
It's important to note that this is a consolidated figure for Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation as a whole and not indicative of any single franchise location's performance. Franchisees should review the Item 19 financial performance representations within the FDD to understand potential revenues, expenses, and profitability at the store level. Additionally, prospective franchisees should conduct their own independent research and due diligence, including speaking with existing franchisees, to assess the financial viability of the franchise opportunity.