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The real numbers on owning a "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" franchise
Awards and Trophies Retail · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
★☆☆☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5
Investment
$168,150–$199,200
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
127
Closure signals
2 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" worth it? How it compares to 30 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
7% of sales
about average
Startup cost
from $168,150
pricier than 63% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade F
less honest than most of the category
Closure rate
1.6% of outlets
better than most (median 3.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
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What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it makes no representations about franchisee future or past outlet performance.
Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
System declined 9 outlets (2023-2025); 6 ceased operations. No terminations but high attrition suggests challenges.
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How much does a "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $168,150–$199,200, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" franchise owners make?
"Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" franchise failure rate?
System declined 9 outlets (2023-2025); 6 ceased operations. No terminations but high attrition suggests challenges.
Is a "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% 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 "Crown Trophy, Inc." and "Crown Trophy" or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.