How many Christian Brothers Automotive outlets were reacquired from franchisees in 2022?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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, across all states, there were zero outlets reacquired from franchisees in 2022.
This indicates that during 2022, Christian Brothers Automotive did not repurchase any of its franchised locations. For a potential franchisee, this could be a positive sign, suggesting that existing franchisees are generally successful and not relinquishing their locations back to the franchisor. It is important to note that this is just one year of data, and reviewing trends over multiple years would provide a more comprehensive understanding.
However, it is also important to consider the reasons why a franchisor might reacquire a franchise. It could be due to franchisee underperformance, disputes, or strategic decisions by Christian Brothers Automotive to consolidate or directly manage certain locations. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should investigate the historical reasons for any re acquisitions in other years to fully understand the context. Understanding the stability and satisfaction of existing franchisees is a crucial part of due diligence before investing in a franchise system.