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The real numbers on owning a CAIT'S ESTATE SALES franchise
Estate Sales Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$82,455–$111,383
Total fees
7.5% of sales
Outlets
2
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is CAIT'S ESTATE SALES worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
7.5% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $82,455
cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Two affiliate-owned locations reported: Mokena IL $1.29M (2025), Tampa FL $0.19M (2025). Unaudited data; ancillary services excluded from Tampa figures.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
New franchise system; zero franchisees; only 2 affiliate outlets operating since 2018/2023.
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Franchisor's framing: Two affiliate-owned locations reported: Mokena IL $1.29M (2025), Tampa FL $0.19M (2025). Unaudi…
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How much does a CAIT'S ESTATE SALES franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $82,455–$111,383, including a $49,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do CAIT'S ESTATE SALES franchise owners make?
Two affiliate-owned locations reported: Mokena IL $1.29M (2025), Tampa FL $0.19M (2025). Unaudited data; ancillary services excluded from Tampa figures. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the CAIT'S ESTATE SALES franchise failure rate?
New franchise system; zero franchisees; only 2 affiliate outlets operating since 2018/2023.
Is a CAIT'S ESTATE SALES franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CAIT'S ESTATE SALES scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CAIT'S ESTATE SALES or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.