Quick Verdict · who it fits
1st Class Franchising, LLC (Unit) fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$31K - $43K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$25K
System size (Item 20)
101 +14
Years in business
8+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
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.
How 1st Class Franchising, Llc (unit) ranks against 77 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
22nd pct · of 77 peers
Franchise fee
37th pct · of 77 peers
System size
50th pct · of 77 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$148K - $372K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
2,811
Franchises analyzed
77
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Franchising, Llc (unit) | None | $25K | $31K - $43K | — | 101 |
| Auto Appraisal NetworkSimilar price | None | $16K | $3K - $44K | — | 2,024 |
| The Hometeam Inspection ServiceBiggest system | None | $65K | $65K - $92K | 6% | 191,200 |
| ItripTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
1st Class Franchising, LLC (Unit) requires a $25,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $31,050–$43,450, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. 1st Class Franchising, LLC (Unit) 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.
As of their 2026 FDD, 1st Class Franchising, LLC (Unit) has 101 total locations, with 14 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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