Quick Verdict · who it fits
C12 fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$38K - $68K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$25K
Royalty (Item 6)
15–30%
Item 19 median rev
$490k all franchised units
System size (Item 20)
74 +7
Agreement term
1 yrs
Years in business
21+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
35 days
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Model C12's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
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 15–30% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$490,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (15–30%)
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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.
74
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
+7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
5
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How C12 ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
18th pct · of 91 peers
Franchise fee
15th pct · of 91 peers
System size
60th pct · of 91 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$49K
Avg system size
222
Franchises analyzed
91
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | Disclosed | $25K | $38K - $68K | 15–30% | 74 |
| Novus GlobalSimilar price | None | $5K | $31K - $68K | 32.5% | 71 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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C12 requires a $25,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $37,700–$68,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
C12 is franchised by The C12 Group, 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.
Yes. C12 discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $489,575. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 15%-30% of Gross Billings on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, C12 has 74 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. C12's most recent FDD documents approximately 35 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. C12 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, C12 discloses an initial agreement term of 1 years, a renewal fee of $0. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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