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AAMCO vs Christian Brothers Automotive

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both AAMCO and Christian Brothers Automotive are automotive franchises. AAMCO requires an investment of $235K – $353K while Christian Brothers Automotive requires $515K – $650K. In terms of revenue, Christian Brothers Automotive reports higher average unit revenue at $2.9M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Christian Brothers Automotive has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to AAMCO (28.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates AAMCO C (Average) and Christian Brothers Automotive A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$235K – $353K
$515K – $650K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$85K
Royalty Rate
7.5%
50% of monthly "Split Profits" (revenue minus Shared Expenses, as defined in Confidential Operations Manual)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$937K
$2.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
28.5% (586 loans)
0.0% (295 loans)
Total Units
560
326
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1963
1996
FDD Year
2023
2026