FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Christian Brothers Automotive FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Christian Brothers Automotive FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $550,250–$680,400 to $515,250–$650,400, and the system grows from 302 to 326 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $550,250 | $515,250 | −$35,000 (−6.4%) |
| High end of range | $680,400 | $650,400 | −$30,000 (−4.4%) |
| Full range | $550,250–$680,400 | $515,250–$650,400 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $515,250–$650,400, versus $550,250–$680,400 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$35,000 (−6.4%) and the high end moves by −$30,000 (−4.4%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 302 | 326 | +24 (+7.9%) |
Christian Brothers Automotive reports 326 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 302 in the 2025 filing (+24 (+7.9%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Christian Brothers Automotive included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Christian Brothers Automotive states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $515,250–$650,400, against $550,250–$680,400 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $550,250 to $515,250 (−$35,000 (−6.4%)) and the high end moves from $680,400 to $650,400 (−$30,000 (−4.4%)).
How many locations does Christian Brothers Automotive have?
The 2026 FDD for Christian Brothers Automotive reports 326 outlets in Item 20, against 302 in the 2025 filing — 24 more.
Does Christian Brothers Automotive disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Christian Brothers Automotive included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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