Quick Verdict · who it fits
C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC 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)
$900K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
423
Years in business
20+ yrs
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 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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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 21 Other peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
38th pct · of 21 peers
Franchise fee
90th 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. | None | $900K | $76K - $123K | 6% | 423 |
| C.t.Similar price | Disclosed | $59K | $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, LLC requires a $900,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $75,760–$123,150, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC 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.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC has 423 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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