CRITERIUM ENGINEERS
Criterium Engineers franchises provide consulting engineering services specializing in reports, inspections, consultation, investigation, and litigation support on the structural and mechanical aspects of residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings. Franchisees operate under the Criterium Engineers brand, paying franchise fees ranging from $54,500 to $84,500 and following operational manuals and standards for equipment, training, and marketing. The target market includes prospective purchasers, building and community management firms, real estate brokers, and others.
Franchise Costs
1% marketing fund (min. $50/mo, whichever greater)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 33 franchised offices operating for the full calendar year ending December 31, 2024, as presented in the 'Franchise Annual Office Revenue Bands (by Quartile)' table.
* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average for 2024 from the 'Franchise Annual Office Revenue Bands (by Quartile)' table: (8 units * $75,131 + 17 units * $278,207 + 8 units * $841,433) / 33 total units = $365,516.09. Median gross revenue is taken from the 'Median' row under the 'Mid 50%' column for 2024. Revenue top quartile is the 'Average' from the 'High 25%' for 2024. Revenue bottom quartile is the 'Average' from the 'Low 25%' for 2024. No specific net income, net profit, or EBITDA data was provided for individual franchise units, nor was there sufficient expense data to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CRITERIUM ENGINEERS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRITERIUM ENGINEERS Current | $90K – $177K | $55K | N/A | 31 |
| 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 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CRITERIUM ENGINEERS franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
32 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CRITERIUM ENGINEERS franchise ranges from $90,380 to $177,060. This includes a franchise fee of $54,500.
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