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

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Christian Brothers AutomotiveMidas
Disclosure honestyBC
Investment from$515,250$385,450
Total fees53%10%
Outlets3261,000
Lawsuits23

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.

Midas: what their numbers say

Gross revenues by quartile (2025): Top 1/4 avg $2.14M, median $1.73M; Bottom 1/4 avg $677K, median $699K. Per-visit revenue and Google ratings also provided.

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