Area Representative Business · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$231,575–$512,575
Total fees
—
Outlets
27
Closure signals
2 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses 2025 average commissions ($126,927), territory gross revenues ($1,144,269), and franchisee revenues. Excludes operating expenses; only 18-40% exceed averages. Limited to active full-time operators.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
2 closures in 2025; 1 in 2024. Low termination/non-renewal rate suggests stability.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $231,575–$512,575, including a $225,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CRESTCOM franchise owners make?
Discloses 2025 average commissions ($126,927), territory gross revenues ($1,144,269), and franchisee revenues. Excludes operating expenses; only 18-40% exceed averages. Limited to active full-time operators. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the CRESTCOM franchise failure rate?
2 closures in 2025; 1 in 2024. Low termination/non-renewal rate suggests stability.
Is a CRESTCOM franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CRESTCOM scores C on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35705-202603-11 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CRESTCOM or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.