Christian Brothers Automotive

What Christian Brothers Automotive does

Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation operates a nationwide franchise network of automotive repair and maintenance shops, founded in 1982 in Houston, Texas and franchising since 1996. The company serves individual vehicle owners and a smaller fleet-operator segment across 330+ independently owned locations spanning 30 states, offering a comprehensive service catalog that includes oil changes, brake repairs, engine diagnostics, transmission work, scheduled maintenance, alignment, cooling systems, drivetrain, electrical, fuel systems, suspension, and European vehicle servicing. Operations follow a "Love Your Neighbor" service philosophy with owner/operators on site, ASE certified technicians, manufacturer-grade equipment, and complimentary shuttle service; the company positions itself on transparency, customer education, and an industry-leading Nice Difference Warranty (3 years/36,000 miles).

The technology stack centers on the CBA Guest Portal (my.cbac.com), launched in 2024, which enables account creation, appointment scheduling, multi-vehicle management, service history viewing, and Care+ coverage access. Field operations use digital vehicle inspection tools and computer diagnostics, and the company added a mobile repair delivery channel called "On Location" in July 2025 after two years of pilot testing, dispatching technicians to customer locations. The Care+ extended service contract program (careplus.cbac.com) provides recurring attach revenue through configurable vehicle-level coverage including roadside assistance. No public API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is disclosed in the source material.

CBA's revenue mechanics derive from one-time franchise initial fees (range $550,250-$680,400 per new location), ongoing profit-sharing royalties tied to franchisee unit economics, and Care+ program economics at the franchise level. Reported average unit volumes reached $2,877,457 for fiscal year 2024, while corporate (franchisor) revenue itself is not separately disclosed. Brand strength is evidenced by six J.D. Power #1 Customer Satisfaction rankings (2019, 2021-2025), Forbes #2 Best Franchise to Buy (2019), and a 2025 Franchise Innovation Award.

Name

Christian Brothers Automotive

Legal name

Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation

Website

https://cbac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Christian Brothers Automotive is a faith-based auto repair franchise operating 330+ U.S. locations across 30 states. Founded in 1982, it serves individual vehicle owners and fleet operators with repair, maintenance, mobile repair (On Location), and extended warranty (Care+) services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Garage Liability & Dealers (Auto Dealers, Repair Shops) (FSAJABAF)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Auto maintenance services
• Franchise auto repair
• Vehicle service contracts
• Mobile auto repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Franchise Initial Fees: Christian Brothers Automotive generates revenue through franchise fees. The initial investment required ranges from $550,250 to $680,400 for new franchise owners.
2. Franchise Royalties: The franchise operates on a profit-sharing royalty model, with reported average unit volumes of $2,877,457 for fiscal year 2024.
3. Automotive Service Revenue: Individual franchise locations generate revenue from automotive repair and maintenance services including oil changes, brake repairs, engine diagnostics, transmissions, and other vehicle services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christian Brothers Automotive operates a nationwide franchise network of more than 330 independently owned automotive repair and maintenance shops across 30 U.S. states, delivering full-service car care — including oil changes, brake repairs, engine diagnostics, transmission services, and European vehicle servicing — supported by a customer-facing digital portal (CBA Guest Portal), an extended service contract product (Nice Difference Care+), and a mobile repair service (On Location) launched in July 2025.

Product overview

Christian Brothers Automotive is a faith-based auto repair franchise operating as a unified service brand across 310+ U.S. locations. The core offering is comprehensive automotive repair and maintenance (brakes, oil changes, diagnostics, transmissions, engine services, etc.), supported by a customer-facing digital platform (CBA Guest Portal) for appointment scheduling and service management, and extended service contracts (Nice Difference Care+). A 2025 addition, On Location, extends service delivery via mobile repair units dispatched to customer locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Comprehensive full-service automotive repair and maintenance covering AC services, batteries, brakes, oil and filter changes, scheduled maintenance, tune-ups, alignments, computer diagnostics, cooling system, drivetrain, electrical system, engine services, European vehicle services, exhaust system, fuel system, power steering, suspension, transmission services, tire rotation, and complimentary courtesy inspections. Available to all vehicle makes and models across the U.S. franchise network.
• CBA Guest Portal (my.cbac.com) Web-based customer portal for CBA customers that enables account management, online appointment scheduling, multi-vehicle management via a Garage feature, viewing of vehicle service history, and access to Nice Difference Care+ coverage details.
• Nice Difference Care+ (Extended Service Contract) Subscription-style extended warranty and service contract that provides vehicle repair coverage, including roadside assistance, with terms configurable per covered vehicle. Backed by the Nice Difference Warranty of 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever is longer.
• On Location Mobile Repair Service Mobile automotive repair service that dispatches CBA technicians to the customer's chosen location to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance, extending the brand's service delivery beyond physical storefronts.
• Fleet Maintenance Services Dedicated fleet maintenance program for business customers operating multiple vehicles, offering coordinated maintenance, preventive maintenance scheduling, and multi-vehicle servicing through the national CBA franchise network.
• Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Opportunity Franchise license granting independent operators the right to open and operate a Christian Brothers Automotive service location under the brand, including the brand system, operating standards, and Nice Difference Warranty. Initial investment ranges from $550,250 to $680,400 with a profit-sharing royalty model; reported FY2024 average unit volumes of $2,877,457.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average unit volumes of $2,877,457 for fiscal year 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Meineke Car Care Centers: Meineke is a U.S. automotive repair and maintenance franchise network with hundreds of locations offering oil changes, brakes, and general repairs — the closest direct franchise competitor to Christian Brothers Automotive in business model, customer target, and service mix.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: AAMCO is a national automotive repair franchise historically known for transmissions but now offering broader service categories, operating a similar franchise model with individually owned stores serving consumer vehicle owners.
• Midas: Midas is a franchised automotive service chain specializing in brakes, exhaust, and general repairs, with a similar franchise-based delivery model and consumer target market as Christian Brothers Automotive.
• Maaco: Maaco is a franchised auto repair and painting network with hundreds of U.S. locations, sharing the franchise-distributed model and consumer-vehicles target market even though its primary category is paint and bodywork.
• Pep Boys: Pep Boys is a U.S. automotive service and tire retail chain operating hundreds of locations offering maintenance, repair, and parts — a directly comparable multi-category competitor to Christian Brothers Automotive.
• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube is the largest quick-lube franchise network in the U.S., serving similar consumer-vehicle customers with a more focused service offering (oil changes, preventive maintenance) that overlaps with CBA's core maintenance revenue.
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change: Valvoline operates one of the largest U.S. quick-service vehicle maintenance networks, including franchised locations offering oil changes and related preventive services to a directly overlapping consumer base.
• Grease Monkey: Grease Monkey is a U.S. franchised automotive quick-lube and minor repair chain operating hundreds of locations targeting the same consumer-vehicles customer base with similar franchise economics.

Emerging players

• Take 5 Oil Change: Take 5 Oil Change is a rapidly growing quick-lube franchise concept competing for the same consumer-maintenance wallet share, with a more limited service scope than CBA but aggressive unit growth that creates overlap in customer acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Firestone Complete Auto Care operates a large national network of company-owned and franchised auto care centers offering tires, maintenance, and repairs — a broader-incumbent competitor with deeper tire-related category focus but overlapping core service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/christianbros
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChristianBrothersAuto
• Facebookfacebook.com/christianbrothersauto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christian-brothers-automotive
• Instagraminstagram.com/christianbrothersauto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Christian Brothers Automotive