Quick Verdict · who it fits
City2Shore fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$51K - $152K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + $100/month ad
System size (Item 20)
8
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
11+ yrs
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
11
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
net change from 2023 to 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How City2Shore ranks against 80 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
51st pct · of 80 peers
Franchise fee
57th pct · of 80 peers
System size
11th pct · of 80 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $361K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
276
Franchises analyzed
80
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City2Shore | None | $35K | $51K - $152K | 6% | 8 |
| ItripSimilar price | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| Skyrun Franchising LimitedTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $55K | $105K - $154K | 5% | 41 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
City2Shore requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $51,450–$151,550, per the most recent FDD on file.
City2Shore is franchised by City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. City2Shore does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of $100/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, City2Shore has 8 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. City2Shore does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, City2Shore discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $17,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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