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Christian Brothers Automotive vs Grease Monkey — which franchise is the better buy?

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	Christian Brothers Automotive	Grease Monkey
Disclosure honesty	B	B
Investment from	$515,250	$708,057
Total fees	53%	6.5%
Outlets	326	408
Lawsuits	2	1

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.

Grease Monkey: what their numbers say

FY2025 data from 174 franchisees in 5 sales categories. Charts show net sales ranges, EBITDAR averages (3.8%-23.5%), and quartile performance. Excludes occupancy costs, taxes, interest. Limited sample omits struggling/new locations.

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