Cait's Estate Sales
Cait’s Estate Sales provides franchises for operating onsite and online estate sales businesses, utilizing a proprietary system including procedures, techniques, and marks like “Cait’s Estate Sales.” Franchisees serve two customer types: Estate Customers (e.g., those handling downsizing, relocation, or deceased estates) and Goods Customers (buyers of previously owned goods), primarily from home offices. The business model focuses on liquidating household goods through sales events and online platforms in a competitive market including independents, other franchises, and resale outlets.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6.5% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $200/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 2 affiliate-owned businesses for the 12 month period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
* Average gross revenue calculated from the sum of Estate Sales for the two affiliate-owned businesses ($1,045,718 for Mokena + $147,006 for Tampa) divided by 2. Average gross profit calculated as the average of (Revenue - COGS) for the two businesses (($1,045,718 - $725,517) for Mokena + ($147,006 - $98,790) for Tampa) / 2. The 'GROSS PROFIT/MARGIN' reported in the table (average $128,056) is calculated as Revenue - COGS - Total Franchise Fees/Costs. This value is used as 'best_guess_profit_high' as it represents profit before unlisted management and administrative salaries (as per Note 5), depreciation, interest, and taxes. 'best_guess_profit_low' is null as no basis is provided to estimate these unlisted expenses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Cait's Estate Sales Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cait's Estate Sales Current | $84K - $116K | $50K | 6.5% | 0 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Owner and President George Venturella filed Chapter 7 on April 20, 2018; discharged December 10, 2018.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Cait's Estate Sales franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Cait's Estate Sales franchise ranges from $84,488 to $116,439. This includes a franchise fee of $49,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Cait's Estate Sales franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Cait's Estate Sales franchise is $596,362.
How much profit can you make with a Cait's Estate Sales franchise?
Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Cait's Estate Sales franchise ranges from up to $128,056 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.
Is Cait's Estate Sales a good franchise to buy?
Cait's Estate Sales shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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