What was the median net sales for a Christian Brothers Automotive store in its first year?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Store | M.C. | Number of Stores Greater | Percentage of Stores | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Low | Median | High | Average | than or equal to Average | Greater than or equal to Average | ||||
| Net Sales | ||||||||||
| lst year | $1,294,166 | $2,058,199 | $4,226,929 | $2,270,141 | 5 | 33% | ||||
| (15 stores) | ||||||||||
| 2nd year | $1,939,065 | $2,479,896 | $3,454,528 | $2, |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 62–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the median net sales for a store in its first year of operation was $2,058,199. This data is based on the performance of 15 stores. The first-year stores had net sales ranging from $1,294,166 to $4,226,929. The average net sales for stores in their first year was $2,270,141, and 33% of these stores had net sales at or above this average.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides an estimate of potential revenue during the initial year of operation. However, it's important to recognize that individual results can vary significantly based on factors such as location, market conditions, management skills, and local competition. The FDD also notes that these figures pertain to the 280 franchisee-owned Christian Brothers Automotive stores that were open for the entire year of 2024, excluding the 22 stores opened in 2024.
It is crucial for potential franchisees to conduct their own due diligence and not rely solely on these figures. Christian Brothers Automotive encourages consulting with existing franchisees, as listed in the Disclosure Document, and seeking advice from accounting, business, and legal advisors to assess the likely financial performance of their franchise. The FDD emphasizes that the expenses identified may not be the only expenses incurred and that independent investigation is necessary to understand the costs and expenses involved in operating a Christian Brothers Automotive store.
Furthermore, the FDD explicitly states that Christian Brothers Automotive does not authorize its employees or representatives to make any financial performance representations other than those provided in the document. Any additional financial performance information or projections should be reported to Christian Brothers Automotive, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies to ensure transparency and compliance.