How many Christian Brothers Automotive outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2024?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- nations | Non- Renewals | Re- acquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations: Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| AL | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| AL | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 69–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 6 Christian Brothers Automotive outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2024. The provided table in Item 20 outlines the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number of outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions by the franchisor, ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for various states.
For Alabama specifically, the table shows that at the beginning of 2022 there were 6 outlets, with no changes during the year, leaving 6 at the end of 2022. The same situation occurred in 2023, with 6 outlets at the start and end of the year. In 2024, 3 new Christian Brothers Automotive locations were opened in Alabama, bringing the total to 9 by the end of the year.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a clear picture of the brand's growth and stability in a specific state. The absence of terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisitions in Alabama during the reported period may indicate a healthy franchise environment. However, it is important to consider that past performance does not guarantee future results, and further research into the specific market conditions in Alabama is advisable.