Quick Verdict · who it fits
C T FRANCHISING SYSTEMS INC 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)
$71K - $117K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$54K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$203k
System size (Item 20)
372 +70
Years in business
20+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
5 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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$56k
Median
$203k
P75
$655k
▪ n = 253 units · all franchised units · year ending December 31, 2024 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$200,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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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
How C T ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
41st pct · of 87 peers
Franchise fee
67th pct · of 87 peers
System size
87th pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C T | Disclosed | $54K | $71K - $117K | 6% | 372 |
| Ntv 360Similar price | Disclosed | $50K | $50K - $114K | — | 37 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
C T FRANCHISING SYSTEMS INC requires a $53,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $70,760–$117,150, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. C T FRANCHISING SYSTEMS INC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $202,811. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Gross Receipts and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Receipts; $350/month minimum on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, C T FRANCHISING SYSTEMS INC has 372 total locations, with 70 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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