Source: FranopolisChristian Brothers Automotive
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle vehicle | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 SHUTTLE VEHICLE $30,000 to $50,000 |
| Inventory | $11,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 INVENTORY $11,000 to $12,000 |
| Marketing/advertising first year | $35,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 MARKETING/ ADVERTISING $35,000 to $40,000 incurred during your first year in business |
| Signs | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 SIGNS $0 |
| Total initial investment | $515,250 to $650,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 TOTAL $515,250 to $650,400 |
| Real estate and improvements (startup) | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVE- MENTS $0 at startup, but monthly thereafter |
| Insurance and business license | $15,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 INSURANCE & BUSINESS LICENSE $15,000 to $60,000 |
| Shuttle vehicle wrap | $1,750 to $3,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 SHUTTLE VEHICLE WRAP $1,750 to $3,400 |
| Security deposits | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 SECURITY DEPOSITS $5,000 |
| Equipment, furniture and software | $270,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND SOFTWARE $270,000 to $300,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing software cost per year | approximate ongoing cost of $11,000 annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| IFA VetFran discount rate | CBAC offers you a discount of 10% of the Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Monthly base rent high | Approximately $22,000 to $38,000 base rent per month, plus triple net costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| National and regional marketing maximum annual cost rate | Maximum Annual Cost” equal to 3% of the average total annual revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Sale event royalty on final Split Profits | fifty percent of the Split Profits existing as of the date the final reconciliation is completed will be paid to Franchisor as a final royalty payment. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Transaction fee deposit minimum | a non-refundable deposit equal to the greater of $10,000 or 1% of the listed price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Equipment, furniture and software purchased before opening low estimate | current total cost of approximately $270,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Monthly operating systems and internet failover cost | Approximately $725 per month, plus data overages. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Annual personal property tax rendition service | the fees for these services are $75.00 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Remaining franchise fee becomes non-refundable on land contract | The remaining $65,000 will be non-refundable on the date CBAC executes a Contract for the acquisition of Land | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Monthly base rent low | Approximately $22,000 to $38,000 base rent per month, plus triple net costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual software maintenance/license cost | ongoing cost of approximately $11,000 annually, plus data overages | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Sale event royalty on net proceeds | 50% of the net sales proceeds | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Transaction fee deposit rate | a non-refundable deposit equal to the greater of $10,000 or 1% of the listed price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Equipment, furniture and software purchased before opening high estimate | current total cost of approximately $270,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Non-refundable portion of initial franchise fee when paid | $20,000 of the Franchise Fee will be fully earned when paid and non-refundable | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Step-in rights management fee per month | $5,000 per month, plus reasonable compensation and expenses for our representatives | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Renewal fee rate of initial fee | 10% of the initial franchise fee paid for the most recently sold franchise at the time of renewal. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Royalty fee share of Split Profits | 50% of monthly “Split Profits” during the initial franchise term and during all extensions and renewals. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transaction fee rate | The greater of 7% of the gross value of the business transaction or $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Upfront software cost | approximate upfront cost of $1,650 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Startup loan administration fee via in-house services | a $2,500 loan administration fee will be payable to CBAC | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Monthly sales and use tax filing service | the fees for these services are $25.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Administrative and accounting fees monthly | Currently $550 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Startup loan administration fee with self-arranged financing | you will be charged a $4,000 loan administration fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| IT support fee per month | Currently, $200 per month for IT support services. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial franchise fee with VetFran discount | INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE $85,000 (Note 1) $76,500 with IFA VetFran Program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Transaction fee minimum | The greater of 7% of the gross value of the business transaction or $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $515,250 to $650,400. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 7 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Source NotesTOTAL $515,250 to $650,400
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
Keep Exploring
More Brands To Explore
Lawn Doctor
Lawn care and seasonal holiday-lighting services for local customers.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $150,070 to $177,052
- Median annual revenue per operator
- $659,073
- Franchised businesses
- 653
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
Merry Maids
Residential cleaning and cleaning for small commercial offices.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $126,880 to $170,110
- Median annual gross sales
- $427,425
- Franchise territories
- 802
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
Real Property Management
Property management, rent collection and maintenance coordination for property owners.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $91,796 to $234,150
- Median revenue per managed property
- $4,392
- Franchised Locations
- 447
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results