National Automotive Repair Franchise Moves Forward with Five-Year Growth Plan

HOUSTON--Oct. 3, 2005--Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC), one of the nation's leading full-service automotive repair franchise organizations, announced recently two store openings and further plans for expansion in new and existing markets with 21 new stores in the US.

The Houston-based corporation is implementing the next phase of a five-year growth strategy launched last month with two grand openings - Copperfield (Houston, TX) and Brodie Lane (Austin, TX). According to Mark Carr, Founder, President and CEO of CBAC, the goal is to establish a total of 80 locations in several prominent US markets within five years. Carr affirms that quality service founded on faith, honesty and integrity is essential to the continuation of 100 percent success rate for all stores, resulting in continued expansion.

"The continued growth of Christian Brothers Automotive confirms that our core philosophies are important not only to our clients, but also to our store owners and corporate team," explains Carr. "Our motivation to expand stems from our potential to change the way Americans view the automotive repair industry."

Carr established the first automotive repair facility in 1982 in Houston, and began selling franchises in 1997. Currently, CBAC operates 33 stores in six states including in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, and Georgia.

The following locations are scheduled through February 2007:

-- Bartlett, TN in East Memphis, October 2005

-- White Rock, TX in Northeast Dallas, October 2005

-- Cordova, TN near Memphis, February 2006

-- Friendswood, TX in Southeast Houston, March 2006

-- Grand Prairie, TX near Dallas/Fort Worth, May 2006

-- Atascocita, TX in Northwest Houston, May 20, 200506

-- South Shore Harbor, TX in Southeast Houston, July 2006

-- Clear Lake, TX in Southeast Houston, July 2006

-- Knoxville, TN, July 2006

-- Las Colinas, TX near Dallas/Fort Worth, August 2006

-- Western Center Blvd, TX near Dallas/Fort Worth, August 2006

-- West Road, TX in Northwest Houston, August 2006

-- Pearland, TX in South Houston, August 2006

-- Sienna Plantation, TX in South Houston, September 2006

-- Birmingham, AL, September 2006

-- Wilcrest, TX in Southwest Houston, October 2006

-- W. Little Rock, AR, December 2006

-- N. Little Rock, AR, December 2006

-- Atlanta, GA, January 2007 (Two store locations)

-- Jacksonville, FL, February 2007

Carr maintains the chain's success is attributed not only to the company's core values and missions, but also to the policy of having owners on-site. "Our success rate is largely contingent upon owners who are available to assure first-rate customer service, thereby confirming CBAC's ethical business practices," notes Carr. All prospective franchisees undergo a comprehensive screening process that involves financial qualifications, the completion of a personality profile, and an interview process.

For more information about CBAC or to find the nearest location, visit www.cbac.com.

About Christian Brothers Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC) is one of the nation's leading automotive service and repair franchise facilities, which currently operates 33 stores in six states including Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee and Georgia.

Mark Carr, current President and CEO of CBAC, opened the first Christian Brothers Automotive in Houston, TX in 1982. The store's main principle was to run an automotive repair facility based on honesty, integrity and exceptional customer service, which is still the core philosophy of CBAC today. CBAC began selling franchises in 1997 and continues to grow from 7 - 10 stores annually. The company also continues to maintain a 100 percent success rate of all stores in operation.

CBAC provides full service diagnostic testing and evaluation, maintenance programs and repair work for all domestic and foreign vehicles at each of their locations. All CBAC's stores are staffed with automotive service excellence (ASE) certified technicians. Please visit www.cbac.com for more information.