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title: "Queen Creek Independent: Arizona Franchisees Inspired by Christian Brothers Automotive's Faith-Based Model"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/59b558ca-1433-459d-aeee-6e64eef402ba
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/queen-creek-independent-arizona-franchisees-inspired-by-christian-brothers-automotives-faith-based-model-3603
category: "Repair & maintenance"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Repair & maintenance"
published: 2016-02-15T21:16:27.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:36:27.889Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/aa80d18a09da7eed045311281f266be38362160215164527.jpeg
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# Queen Creek Independent: Arizona Franchisees Inspired by Christian Brothers Automotive's Faith-Based Model

**TL;DR:** Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees Mark and Linda Dillehay opened a store in Queen Creek, Arizona, drawn to the brand's faith-based model. The couple was inspired by the brand's values and wanted to create a safe place for people to take their vehicles for repairs and maintenance.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2016-02-15. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/queen-creek-independent-arizona-franchisees-inspired-by-christian-brothers-automotives-faith-based-model-3603).*

## Story

Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees Mark and Linda Dillehay shared their story with the Queen Creek Independent and their motivations for moving to Queen Creek to open their own store—a Christian Brothers Automotive. Mark and Linda have been married for over 30 years and are originally from Ohio, but fell in love with Arizona and moved down to be closer to their kids who attended Arizona State University.

The two participate quite often at their local church and cite that as a big reason they were drawn to the Christian Brothers brand.

"Operating our automotive store gives us the opportunity to create a safe place for people to take their vehicles for ethical and excellent repairs and maintenance," Mark said. "We love meeting people and look forward to being involved in the communities along with the other local businesses."

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- Christian Brothers Automotive (company)
- Queen Creek (location)
- faith-based model (topic)
- automotive repairs (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/queen-creek-independent-arizona-franchisees-inspired-by-christian-brothers-automotives-faith-based-model-3603). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/59b558ca-1433-459d-aeee-6e64eef402ba).