How long does pre-opening training travel and salary last for a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Expenditure | Amount (Note 13, 16 and 17) | Method Of Payment (Note 14 And 15) | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-OPENING TRAINING TRAVEL/ SALARY | $7,500 to $10,000 (travel for training) (Note 11) | General travel expenses such as flight, rental car, hotel and food costs for approximately 45-60 days. | Starting approximately 90 days prior to store opening and will be needed for a period of approximately 45- 60 days. | Airline, car rental agency, hotel, restaurants and your salary if needed |
Source: Item 7 — INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, pre-opening training travel can last approximately 45 to 60 days. During this period, franchisees can expect to spend between $7,500 and $10,000 on travel expenses related to training. These expenses include general travel costs such as flights, rental cars, hotel accommodations, and food.
If a franchisee chooses to draw a salary from the business during this pre-opening training period, Christian Brothers Automotive will approve up to $13,846.15 as an Approved Expense Item. This amount represents twelve weeks' worth of salary.
The training period starts approximately 90 days before the store opens. The travel and salary expenses are estimates that a prospective Christian Brothers Automotive franchisee should consider when planning their initial investment and cash flow.