CBA issues 14 new franchise awards across the U.S., marks 339 locations now open with 96 more in the pipeline and breaks ground on $12 million training center
Houston—Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) is reporting significant development momentum at the midpoint of 2026, with 14 new franchise awards issued across the country, 339 locations now open, and 96 more in the pipeline.
Throughout the first half of 2026, CBA issued 14 award / reservation letters spanning markets across the country, including:
- Boerne, Texas
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Geismar, Louisiana
- Houston, Texas
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Loveland, Ohio
- Manor, Texas
- Naples, Florida
- Oro Valley, Arizona
- Rincon, Georgia
- West Chester, Ohio
New locations owned by franchise development program grads
Two of those awards, including the resale in Loveland, Ohio, and a future location in Lenexa, Kansas, were earned by graduates of CBA’s Future Franchise Leadership Academy (FFLA), the brand’s program for developing franchise owners. Wes Prichard will operate the Loveland location, while Jeremy Winters is set to open in Lenexa.
“Seeing two Future Franchise Leadership Academy graduates earn their own locations in the same award cycle is the kind of thing that reinforces why we do this work,” said Brad Fink, Chief Growth Officer of Christian Brothers Automotive. “Our goal has always been to grow thoughtfully by finding the right people for the right markets, and moments like these are a good reminder that the process is working.”
CBA’s new Cheyenne, Wyoming, location marks the brand’s entry into its 31st state, while a site recently secured in Las Vegas sets the stage for Nevada to become state number 32 once opened.
Digital inspection initiative launches
CBA also launched Trust Builders in 2026, a brand-wide initiative designed to optimize the digital inspection experience. The program enhances how CBA’s digital inspection tool communicates vehicle needs for customer clarity and transparency.
New $12M technology and training center breaks ground
CBA officially broke ground on May 5 on its new Mark A. Carr Technology & Training Center in Katy, Texas. Named in honor of CBA’s founder, the nearly 14,000-square-foot facility represents a $12 million investment in the long-term development of technicians, franchisees, and the broader skilled trades workforce.
Projected to open in early 2027, the center will offer end-to-end technical education, from entry-level apprenticeship programs to advanced coursework in electric vehicles (EV), hybrid systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The Katy campus also marks the first phase of a longer-term vision to relocate CBA’s corporate Support Center to the same site, creating a unified home base for a growing national system.
“This center is deeply personal for our family and our brand,” said Donnie Carr, President and CEO of CBA. “My dad, Mark Carr, built Christian Brothers Automotive on a simple but powerful belief: to invest in people and do the right thing, always. This investment ensures his vision continues to guide how we develop our technicians, support our franchisees and serve our communities for generations to come.”
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