CNBC: Christian Brothers Automotive Owners Recognized As Star Franchisees

The franchising industry is building momentum across the U.S. According to CNBC, there are close to 3,000 franchise companies that collectively add more than $1 trillion to the American economy every year. A major part of what makes these businesses so successful are their teams of passionate franchisees.

CNBC is shining a spotlight on the top 50 franchisees in the U.S. —one for every state— as well as the brands they work for in its recently released list of “America’s Star Franchisees 2016.” In Georgia, the top spot belongs to Christian Brothers Automotive’s Brian and Nola Klaubert.

The husband and wife duo left promising tech jobs to persue a career with Christian Brothers Automotive. They saw an existing location in Tulsa, Oklahoma was booming, so they jumped at the chance to open their own unit in a suburb of Atlanta. Now, 16 years later, the couple owns three Christian Brothers Automotive franchises and is still impressed with the way the brand operates. The auto-repair business follows the Christian belief that all people should treat others in the way they want to be treated.

“It comes down to being respectful and honest with customers and running the business with integrity. That appealed to us,” said Brian.

The Klauberts were recognized by CNBC after the publication, in partnership with Franchise Business Review, vetted more than 28,500 individual franchisees from 364 different brands. Franchises were judged on factors ranging from franchise disclosure documents to financial performance in relation to industry standards. Franchisees were then evaluated on their satisfaction with the franchise system and their regard for management at the corporate office.