CR3 American Exteriors (Unit)

Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $77,000 to $222,300, covering the $40,000 franchise fee, real estate, equipment, inventory, and three months' operating capital—lean for home services, letting you launch without massive overhead. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalties (minimum $2,000/month), 1% brand fund, plus a flat $1,000 monthly tech fee, totaling around 7-8% of sales depending on volume. At 12 franchise units and 4 corporates, the system jumped from 8 locations in 2023 to 12 in 2024—a clean 50% growth spurt—while eyeing 14 new units, signaling franchisor momentum in a competitive field.

Without Item 19, you're blind on average revenues or profits, forcing reliance on FDD Items 20-21 for health checks: low terminations and transfers so far fit a newbie brand, but validate with discovery day. This setup suits hands-on operators in high-demand exteriors markets, where territories protect against cannibalization—potentially strong cash flow if you nail storm-season leads. For $77K entry, the upside looks real if growth sustains, but scout local competition and weather risks before signing.