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The real numbers on owning a CRS franchise
Buyer-Advocate Franchise (Disaster Recovery/Pack-Out Services) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$201,300–$422,700
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
37
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
10 outlets disclosed (5 full-year, 5 half-year). Average gross sales $530,838 (full-year) and $281,385 (half-year). Cherry-picking: only 28% of 36 franchisees disclosed; excludes company-owned outlet and newer franchisees.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Zero terminations/transfers in 2024. Rapid expansion (31 new franchises). Fee deferral required in CA, IL, MD, MN, VA suggests franchisor capitalization concerns.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $201,300–$422,700, including a $55,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CRS franchise owners make?
10 outlets disclosed (5 full-year, 5 half-year). Average gross sales $530,838 (full-year) and $281,385 (half-year). Cherry-picking: only 28% of 36 franchisees disclosed; excludes company-owned outlet and newer franchisees. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the CRS franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations/transfers in 2024. Rapid expansion (31 new franchises). Fee deferral required in CA, IL, MD, MN, VA suggests franchisor capitalization concerns.
Is a CRS franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CRS scores C 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: MN CARDS 34196-202505-11 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CRS or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.