How much does a Créatif franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $42,300–$342,538, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Créatif franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Créatif scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Créatif franchise

Art instruction/creative services franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$42,300–$342,538

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Créatif worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $42,300	cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Affiliate Two-Room studio: $300k revenue, 39.5% net profit. Three franchised outlets monthly revenue $7.8k-$29.7k. Cherry-picked single affiliate location; limited franchisee data.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/transfers 2023-2025; only 5 total outlets; minimal system maturity.

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Créatif franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Créatif franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $42,300–$342,538, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Créatif franchise owners make?: Affiliate Two-Room studio: $300k revenue, 39.5% net profit. Three franchised outlets monthly revenue $7.8k-$29.7k. Cherry-picked single affiliate location; limited franchisee data. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Créatif franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/transfers 2023-2025; only 5 total outlets; minimal system maturity.
Is a Créatif franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Créatif scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Créatif or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.