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