Christian Brothers Automotive

Every year, our franchise family comes together for one powerful week of connection, learning and celebration and 2026 was no exception. At this year’s Annual Convention in San Antonio, Chasing Excellence wasn’t just a theme. It was a shared commitment. Franchisees, leaders and vendor partners gathered to challenge each other to grow, lead with purpose and continuously raise the standard across every shop. From impactful keynote speakers and leadership development sessions to recognizing top-performing franchisees and giving back to the community, the week brought “chasing excellence” to life in meaningful, practical ways. For those exploring franchise ownership, this spirit of continuous improvement and the support behind it is what sets Christian Brothers Automotive apart. 👉 Read the full recap: https://lnkd.in/gdi9vVdt #FranchiseDevelopment #ChasingExcellence

ICYMI: Franchise owner Rachel Harmon was recently featured by Franchise Chatter, sharing more about her journey into business ownership with CBA. As a second-generation franchise owner, Rachel brings a unique perspective to the role, continuing a legacy while building something of her own alongside her husband at CBA New Albany. Their approach reflects a focus on trust, care, and strong relationships within the community. You can read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/gUxCi3Ji

CBA Byron Township (MI) is officially open! Under the leadership of Tom MacInnes and his wife Amanda, also owners of CBA Plainfield, this new location marks an exciting step as they continues growing with the brand. Their team is ready to begin serving the Byron Center community, and we’re looking forward to the relationships they’ll build from day one. https://lnkd.in/e8bUQddf

In March, the team at CBA Magnolia stepped in to support their neighbors at Discount Tire during an unexpected power outage. Without electricity, the Discount Tire team was unable to complete services for their guests. After reaching out, Kyle Cordell and the Magnolia team opened their doors and equipment, helping them take care of guests and keep their day moving forward. This is such a simple but meaningful reminder of what it looks like to care for our neighbors in a practical way. 💚 https://lnkd.in/ekQX6UE8

Yesterday, CBA officially broke ground on our new Mark A. Carr Technology & Training Center in Katy, TX. This $12M investment marks an exciting step forward as we continue building the future of our brand, with a focus on developing technicians, supporting our franchise owners, and strengthening the foundation that drives our guest experience every day. Named after our founder, the facility reflects a long-standing belief that investing in people is what moves everything forward. We cannot wait to see this vision come to life over the next few years!

Cheyenne, WY is now home to a new CBA shop! Led by Stu Music and his wife Amanda, the location is officially open and his team is ready to serve local guests with a people-first approach to automotive care. We’re excited to welcome Stuart and the Cheyenne team to CBA and look forward to seeing how they connect with members of their community. https://lnkd.in/e_9rDjJ8

It's awesome to see how our team is continuing to evolve how we connect with prospective franchise owners, as Brad Fink, CFE shares here. We appreciate the partnership with FranConnect and the impact this technology is having across our development efforts.

Behind every oil change, inspection, and repair is an industry that keeps people moving. National Car Care Month is a reminder of just how essential automotive service really is. CBA and the automotive repair industry continue to offer strong franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a recession-resilient space. To learn more about how you can fuel your future with an automotive franchise, read our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/eD6dw6ah

We're so thankful for the people behind our brand like Kim Wolbrecht who go above and beyond every day!

We're back in the swing of things after a fantastic week in San Antonio gathering for our Annual Convention. On Monday, Franchisees and their families, along with our Support Center staff, gathered at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, where we broke bread together with a fiesta-themed Welcome Reception, complete with a live mariachi band. On Tuesday, we worshiped with one of our favorite leaders, Jimmy McNeal. Russ and Debbie Miller (Franchisee of CBA Westfield) shared his testimony, before we heard from keynote speaker Les McKeown on the business journey. Then attendees split into breakout and TED Talk sessions that focused on local marketing, leveraging AI, how to chase excellence personally and professionally, the importance of the digital vehicle inspection, and so much more. That evening, we were honored to celebrate the past year's successes, awarding many sales, guest services, shop growth and cleanliness awards before honoring Matthew H. (CBA Happy Valley & CBA Lake Pleasant) with the Lighthouse Award, Russ and Debbie Miller with the Founder's Award, and Cal Pascanu with Franchisee of the Year, before celebrating everyone with an Afterglow Party for the books. On Wednesday, we prayed together as a group, Jason Miller (CBA Spring Hill & CBA Gallatin) shared his story, and Jon Acuff gave an inspiring keynote about the importance of positive mental soundtracks. Following free time by the resort pool, playing golf, or simply enjoying the property, we hopped on motorcoaches and were police escorted to Pedrotti's Ranch for a full rodeo with live animals, a mechanical bull, a country western band, and barbecue feast. For the final day, over 40 of our vendors set up booths and interactive activities for attendees at our annual Vendor Trade Show, allowing us important face time with the partners who keep our business moving forward. Then together we served those in need with our annual pack-a-thon with Feed the Hunger before our final closing session from President and CEO Donnie Carr. Annual Convention is our favorite week every year. 2026 was all about chasing excellence, and last week reminded us, we can't chase excellence without excellent people and partners at the wheel. We were so grateful for a week of learning, fellowship and fun, and are already looking forward to next year when we'll gather in sunny Marco Island, Florida! Thank you to our Events Team (led by Katy Baronitis, CMP, Matthew Killian, and Zach Bynum) and everyone involved behind the scenes for another fantastic Annual Convention!