Quick Verdict · who it fits
Complete Music, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$69K - $81K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
81 +7
Agreement term
10 yrs
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓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 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$350,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
82
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
3
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Complete Music ranks against 21 Other peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
28th pct · of 21 peers
Franchise fee
40th pct · of 21 peers
System size
66th pct · of 21 peers
Other industry averages
Avg investment
$1.2M - $2.1M
Avg franchise fee
$684K
Avg system size
112
Franchises analyzed
21
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Music | Disclosed | $50K | $69K - $81K | 8% | 81 |
| Meals of Hope LogisticsSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $61K - $72K | — | 6 |
| CmyBiggest system | Disclosed | $9K | $10K - $19K | 25% | 543 |
| LaunchTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $75K | $3.1M - $6.2M | 6% | 28 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Complete Music, Inc. requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $68,800–$80,750, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Complete Music, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Receipts and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of annual Gross Receipts on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Complete Music, Inc. has 81 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Complete Music, Inc. grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Complete Music, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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