How many Christian Brothers Automotive outlets were operating in Michigan at the start of 2024?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
o 2024
| 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 |
| AR | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 69–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 4 Christian Brothers Automotive outlets operating in Michigan at the start of 2024. The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state.
Specifically, for Michigan in 2023, there were 4 outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, and 4 outlets at the end of the year. In 2024, there were 4 outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, and 4 outlets at the end of the year. This indicates that the number of Christian Brothers Automotive locations in Michigan remained constant during this period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the brand's existing presence and growth trajectory in Michigan. The stability in the number of outlets might suggest a mature market or a deliberate strategy by Christian Brothers Automotive. It is important to note that while the number of locations remained constant, this does not necessarily reflect the financial performance or success of those individual locations. A prospective franchisee should further investigate the market dynamics and potential for growth in Michigan before making a decision.