Quick Verdict · who it fits
C.T. Franchising Systems, 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)
$76K - $123K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$59K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$223k
System size (Item 20)
423 +65
Years in business
20+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
4 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$220,000
$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
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
423
Total units open
51
Units opened last year
7
Units closed last year
net closures; includes terminations and non-renewals
51
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How C.t. ranks against 21 Other peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
38th pct · of 21 peers
Franchise fee
65th pct · of 21 peers
System size
85th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.t. | Disclosed | $59K | $76K - $123K | 6% | 423 |
| C.t.Similar price | None | $900K | $76K - $123K | 6% | 423 |
| 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.
C.T. Franchising Systems, Inc. requires a $58,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $75,760–$123,150, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. C.T. Franchising Systems, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $222,918. 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% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, C.T. Franchising Systems, Inc. has 423 total locations, with 65 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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