Christian Brothers Automotive Ranked Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® List; Named a 2024 Best-in-Category Franchise by Franchise Business Review

HOUSTON – Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) is off to the races in 2024 with industry recognition. Recently, the company was ranked as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. The brand was also named Best-in-Category in the automotive sector on Franchise Business Review’s list of the Top Franchises for 2024. 

The 45th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Christian Brothers Automotive for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. CBA experienced significant growth over the past year, with an impressive 44 signed agreements and 15 new locations opened in 2023.

“We’re honored to be ranked among the most esteemed franchises across the country,” said Donnie Carr, President and CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive. “This recognition bolsters our commitment to compassionate car repair and reinforces the stability and longevity of our franchise model. As we continue to grow, our dedication to serving communities with integrity remains unwavering.”

CBA was also included among more than 375 franchise brands, representing over 35,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity. This ranking comes alongside CBA’s recent naming to Franchise Business Review’s Franchise Hall of Fame, due to the brand’s unwavering commitment to franchisee satisfaction for ten years in a row.

“Franchisee satisfaction continues to be the leading indicator of franchise performance and system health, and we are pleased to report that our latest research shows satisfaction has remained at some of the highest levels in the past 19 years,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “As an independent research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to helping prospective franchisees get an objective view of the best franchise opportunities available based on actual feedback from the people who own them.” 

Based on a business model that emphasizes knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs, Christian Brothers Automotive offers a wide array of services, from simple upkeep and maintenance to preventative services that address issues with as little hassle as possible. Beyond exemplary auto service, Christian Brothers Automotive seeks to invest in the health of guest’s vehicles and remain their auto service partner for many years to come.

To view Christian Brothers Automotive in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2024 Top Franchises.

For more information about available franchise opportunities, visit christianbrothersfranchise.com. 

About Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation

Dedicated to its brand mission “To love your neighbor as yourself,” Christian Brothers Automotive has firmly planted its roots in faith and honesty, which have set it apart in the auto services and repair industry. Standing out from the competition, Christian Brothers Automotive ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Aftermarket Full-Service Maintenance and Repair Providers by J.D. Power four times in a row.*

With its guiding principles instilled from the very first location in 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has successfully expanded to more than 280 locations across 30 states. The Houston-based company delivers a variety of professional auto-care experiences including upkeep, maintenance, and repair. 

*Christian Brothers received the highest score for aftermarket full-service maintenance and repair in the J.D. Power 2019, 2021-2022, 2022, and 2023 Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Satisfaction Studies of customer satisfaction with automotive aftermarket service providers. Visit jdpower.com/awards.