Cp Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Cp fits owner-operators looking for a mature hospitality concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$2K - $21K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$11K

Royalty (Item 6)

1.5–3%

Item 19 median rev

$149k Active Outlets - franchised units with Total Sales of at leas…

System size (Item 20)

3,124 +325

Agreement term

3 yrs

Years in business

21+ yrs

Company-owned units

1

Item 3 litigation

2 suits

Model Cp's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases

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.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$57k

Median

$149k

P75

$1.48M

▪ n = 2,255 units · Active Outlets - franchised units with Total Sales of at least $25,000 in 2025 and in operation for at least 12 months · 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 1.5–3% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$150,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (1.5–3%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

3,124 franchised outlets + 1 company-owned outlet = 3,125 total

Total units open

325 franchised outlets in 2025

Units opened last year

157 franchised outlets ceased operations in 2025

Units closed last year

+116 franchised outlets in 2025

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Cp ranks against 80 Hospitality & Travel peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

0th pct · of 80 peers

Franchise fee

20th pct · of 80 peers

System size

98th pct · of 80 peers

Hospitality & Travel industry averages

Avg investment

$7.6M - $24.8M

Avg franchise fee

$42K

Avg system size

244

Franchises analyzed

80

How Cp stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Cp Disclosed $11K $2K - $21K 1.5–3% 3,124
CruiseoneSimilar price Disclosed $11K $2K - $21K 1.5–3% 2,515
CruiseoneBiggest system Disclosed $11K $12K - $21K 1.5–3% 2,515
TaTop-rated in category None $140K $1.5M - $14.1M 2–4.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cp franchise cost?

Cp requires a $10,995 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,945–$20,505, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Cp?

Cp franchises are sold by CP Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Cp disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Cp discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $148,605. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Cp charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 1.5%-3% of Gross Commissionable Fares on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Cp locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Cp has 3,124 total locations, with 325 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Cp grant exclusive territory?

No. Cp 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Cp discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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