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Christian Brothers Automotive vs Glass Doctor — which franchise is the better buy?

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Christian Brothers AutomotiveGlass Doctor
Disclosure honestyBD
Investment from$515,250$154,650
Total fees53%9%
Outlets326172
Lawsuits21

Christian Brothers Automotive: what their numbers say

Provides net sales by ranges and total owner benefit data for 280-302 stores operating full years 2024-2025. Adjusted historical data to current 50% royalty and $60k salary terms. Notes significant variation exists.

Glass Doctor: what their numbers say

Discloses gross sales only (avg HB $969K, avg Auto $678K) by quartile and per-job averages. No costs, expenses, or owner income disclosed. Excludes 22 partial reporters and 7 closures, inflating results.

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