SCA APPRAISAL SERVICES
SCA Appraisal Services franchises provide vehicle property damage appraisal and field services for insurance companies using a proprietary custom-built claim management and finance platform and related technology. The business targets national and local insurance companies as its primary market. Franchisees operate under the SCA brand with an initial investment of $27,300 to $79,950.
Franchise Costs
50% royalty (35% for Elite Program) + no ad fund + up to $500/mo software fee per user
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 88 franchised locations represented for the 2024 Measurement Period.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated for the 2024 Measurement Period using reported 'Number of Locations' and '2024 Annual Gross Revenue'. A total of 69 locations with reported revenue contributed to this average. The document states a total of 88 franchised locations were represented for the 2024 Measurement Period; locations with 'N/A' or 0 units were excluded from the average revenue calculation as they do not represent operating units contributing revenue for the full period.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SCA APPRAISAL SERVICES Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Automotive Services (ranked #3 of 24)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SCA APPRAISAL SERVICES Current | $19K – $62K | $10K | 50.0% | 88 |
| Tire Pros | $12K – $137K | $7K | N/A | 644 |
| MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK) | $189K – $4.3M | $3K | N/A | 340 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $550K – $680K | $135K | 50.0% | 302 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE | $530K – $645K | $135K | 50.0% | 265 |
| TOMMY'S EXPRESS | $5.0M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 206 |
Automotive Services Average 24 franchises | $442K – $985K | $47K | 12.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Automotive Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
Franchisee Contacts
88 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 |
88 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Single arbitration involving franchisee claims of breach of franchise agreements and fraud, with franchisor counterclaim for breach of contract.
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 SCA APPRAISAL SERVICES franchise ranges from $18,600 to $62,250. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 50.0% of gross sales.
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