Strong Same-Store Sales and Revenue Increases Set Christian Brothers Automotive Up for Successful 2016

For Christian Brothers Automotive, it isn’t enough to be consistently recognized as being one of the top automotive repair franchises in the country. Beyond its high quality service, the brand is 100 percent committed to creating a unique experience for every guest that walks through its doors.

That commitment to elevating customer service across its entire franchise system is what makes Christian Brothers stand out in a crowded industry. The brand is boasting an impressive first half of the year—three new locations are officially open for business, and there are more than 30 families in the pipeline who are set to open franchises of their own. Christian Brothers’ same-store sales are also up 10.6 percent for the year, with total revenue jumping 14.5 percent.

“The level of interest in our brand and the quality of our franchise candidates have both been strong this year. That’s perfectly aligned with Christian Brothers’ mission to grow the right way with the right local business owners,” said Josh Wall, VP of franchise and strategic development for Christian Brothers Automotive. “The buzz around the brand has been rapidly expanding across the country, and we’re really excited to see this trend continue.”

Franchise growth strategy

Christian Brothers is also fueling its growth by helping its employees further their leadership skills. The brand recently launched its Future Franchise Academy, which serves as an internal management training program. Modeled off a two-year MBA curriculum, the Future Franchise Academy is designed to help the best and brightest Christian Brothers employees realize their potential as general managers, and even as franchisees.

The brand sees the program as an opportunity to leverage the talent that its employees already bring to the table. By completing classes and attending four in-class sessions throughout the year, students have the chance to become the top talent not just within Christian Brothers’ franchise system, but within the entire automotive repair industry. The first class of students to experience the program will graduate in December of 2017.

“The main goal of the Future Franchise Academy is to help our employees grow. We want them to know that there’s a clear path for them to develop here as business owners,” said Wall. “By creating this intensive training program, we’re investing with our employees on a higher level. Christian Brothers is willing to go the extra mile to help its employees succeed.”

Expansion plans

That success starts with the franchise selection process. By working with a team of passionate and hard-working business owners, Christian Brothers ensures its standards are upheld system wide. By the end of the year, the brand plans to award 15 to 20 new franchise development deals, and have a total of 160 franchise units up and running.

“Our goal moving forward in the second half of 2016 is to continue bringing Christian Brothers’ superior service to new communities across the country. In the past 12 months alone we’ve opened our doors in Chicago, Philadelphia and Phoenix, which really shows how far we’re stretching our geographical footprint,” said Wall. “That expansion lays the groundwork not just for the rest of the year, but for Christian Brothers’ development in the years to come.”