Where will the new Principal Operator for Christian Brothers Automotive train under a CFT?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| The new Principal Operator will train under a CFT at the retail location operated by the | |
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| CFT for two weeks either before or after completing both the online courses and the two weeks | |
| training at our offices in Houston, Texas. The new Principal Operator will gain on-the-job | |
| experience by working in an operating CBA facility and learning to perform the duties of a | |
| successful CBA Principal Operator. | The CFT will accompany the new Principal Operator during one week of business |
| operations near the opening of the new repair facility. The CFT will help the new Principal | |
| Operator implement the Christian Brothers Automotive systems. All CFTs must complete 24 | |
| hours of online courses, a day (12 hour) training program at our offices in Houston, Texas, and a | |
| 3-day (24 hour) site visit compliance check at the CFT’s retail location(s). |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, the new Principal Operator will train under a Certified Field Trainer (CFT) at the retail location operated by the CFT. This training lasts for two weeks and can occur either before or after the Principal Operator completes online courses and two weeks of training at the Christian Brothers Automotive offices in Houston, Texas.
During this training, the new Principal Operator will gain hands-on experience by working in an operating Christian Brothers Automotive facility. This practical experience allows them to learn the duties of a successful Principal Operator. The CFT also accompanies the new Principal Operator for one week of business operations near the opening of the new repair facility to assist in implementing Christian Brothers Automotive systems.
To become a CFT, individuals must complete 24 hours of online courses, a 12-hour training program at the Houston offices, and a 24-hour site visit compliance check at their retail location(s). This ensures that CFTs are well-prepared to guide new Principal Operators in the Christian Brothers Automotive system.