To whom are pre-opening training travel and salary payments made for a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Expenditure | Amount (Note 13, 16 and 17) | Method Of Payment (Note 14 And 15) | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-OPENING TRAINING TRAVEL/ SALARY | $7,500 to $10,000 (travel for training) (Note 11) | General travel expenses such as flight, rental car, hotel and food costs for approximately 45-60 days. | Starting approximately 90 days prior to store opening and will be needed for a period of approximately 45- 60 days. | Airline, car rental agency, hotel, restaurants and your salary if needed |
Source: Item 7 — INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive FDD, franchisees will incur pre-opening training travel and salary expenses ranging from $7,500 to $10,000. These costs cover general travel expenses, including flights, rental cars, hotels, and food, for approximately 45 to 60 days.
Payments for these expenses are directed to various entities. Travel-related costs are paid to airlines, car rental agencies, hotels, and restaurants. If a franchisee chooses to draw a salary during this training period, these salary payments are made directly to the franchisee.
Christian Brothers Automotive will approve up to $13,846.15 of the franchisee's salary (covering twelve weeks) as an Approved Expense Item. This arrangement allows franchisees to cover their living expenses during the training period, ensuring they can focus on learning the business operations without immediate financial strain.