What are the requirements to become a Certified Field Trainer (CFT) for Christian Brothers Automotive?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The CFT program supplements the current training program in two ways:
The new Principal Operator will train under a CFT at the retail location operated by the 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 FDD, to become a Certified Field Trainer (CFT), franchisees must complete specific training and a compliance check. All CFTs are required to complete 24 hours of online courses, attend a day-long (12 hour) training program at the Christian Brothers Automotive offices in Houston, Texas, and undergo a 3-day (24 hour) site visit compliance check at their retail location(s).
Christian Brothers Automotive utilizes the CFT program to supplement its current training program for new principal operators. New principal operators will train under a CFT at the CFT's retail location for two weeks either before or after completing online courses and two weeks of training at the Houston office. This allows the new operator to gain on-the-job experience and learn the duties of a successful principal operator within an operating Christian Brothers Automotive facility.
In addition to the initial training period, the CFT will also accompany the new principal operator for one week of business operations near the opening of the new repair facility. During this time, the CFT will assist the new principal operator in implementing Christian Brothers Automotive systems. This ongoing support helps ensure that new franchisees start strong and adhere to the brand's operational standards.