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| Brand | Big Al's Mufflers–Brakes & More Automotive Remove | Christian Brothers Automotive Automotive Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $100K – $1.1M | $550K – $680K |
Liquid capital | $15K – $20K | $30K – $40K |
Franchise fee | $15K | $135K |
Royalty rate | 5.5% | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | $2.9M |
Median gross sales | N/A | $2.7M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $315K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Gross Margin |
| Risk | ||
Rating | CAverage | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 65 / 100 | 45 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | 1 | 295 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 14 | 302 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 15 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 298 | 545 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 13 | 41 |
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