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

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Christian Brothers AutomotiveNovus, Novus Glass
Disclosure honestyBB
Investment from$515,250$69,500
Total fees53%8%
Outlets326123
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.

Novus, Novus Glass: what their numbers say

92 franchisees reported gross sales Jan-Dec 2025. Mobile single: median $300,112; retail single: median $631,833. Range $13,484–$1,792,583. Unverified, excludes costs.

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