About Crestcom International(Individual) Franchise
Crestcom International is a management and leadership training franchise under parent company Crestcom International Holdings, LLC, offering individual opportunities since 2008 through this North Dakota registration.
Each owner conducts structured, interactive training sessions for business clients, helping companies develop leadership competencies across their management teams.
The franchise fee is $69,500.
Crestcom International(Individual) Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$87K
Average Investment
$93K
Maximum Investment
$100K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $69,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 19.75% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently none | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $86,500 – $99,819 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $87K–$100K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (19.75% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Currently none) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $69,500 | $69,500 |
| Distribution Fee | $2,625 | $2,625 |
| Office Lease Costs | $0 | $500 |
| Fast-Start Kit | $0 | $0 |
| Equipment and Supplies | $575 | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,300 |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Initial Training | $0 | $2,569 |
| Seminar Expense | $0 | $1,250 |
| Legal and Accounting | $500 | $1,500 |
| Shipping Costs; Initial Inventory | $0 | $200 |
| Marketing Program | $7,800 | $9,600 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $5,000 | $8,775 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $16,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Technology Fee | Customer Relationship Management Software: $33 to $38 per month (after first 12 months) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit; $25,000 if Act of Deception committed |
| Distribution Fee | $875 per month |
| Materials Costs | Will vary, based on our or our approved supplier’s published price list |
| New Materials Surcharge | Currently $500 per media unit or module |
| Crestcom International Supervisor Program Surcharge | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| Crestcom Next Generation Sales Academy Program Surcharge | Currently $3,500 (less 3% if paid in full) |
| Crestcom Continuing Education Program Surcharge | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| BPM Plus Program Surcharge | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| 360 Assessment | Currently $50 per assessment and corresponding report |
| Client Access Fee | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| PRO Facilitation Certification | Currently none for you and up to two other Facilitators (may be charged in future) |
| PERFORM Facilitation Training | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| Mandatory Computer System and Program Fee | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| E-mail Account / Website Fee | Currently none (may be charged in future) |
| Digital/E-mail Marketing Service | $0 to $299 per month |
| Special Needs Access to Materials or Live Instruction | Will vary |
| Shipping Costs and Taxes | Will vary |
| Regional Meeting and Annual Convention Fee | Will vary (not more than $550 per attendee in 2021) |
| Transfer Assistance Payment | $12,500, or $10,000 if transferee identified by franchisee |
| Live Instruction Costs | Will vary |
| New Material and Supplier Approval | Actual expenses of approval |
| Interest | Lesser of 18% per annum or highest rate of interest allowed by law |
| Administrative Fee | $10 per late fee or payment |
| Late Charge | 3% of the amount due |
| Unreported or Inaccurately Reported Sales or Underpayments | Will vary under circumstances |
| Missed Training Fee | $200 |
| Additional and Refresher Training | $500/day |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Classroom Training: approximately two days; Boot Camp Training: three days; PRO Facilitation Certification: four-part program |
| Classroom Training | Initial Classroom Training: 17.5 hours; Boot Camp Training: 28 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours |
| Training Location | Virtually (via internet, telephone) or in-person in the Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. metropolitan area or another location selected by the franchisor. |
| Additional Training | Boot Camp training (3 days), PRO Facilitation Certification (four-part online program), mandatory annual international convention and up to one additional meeting per year, mandatory videoconference/virtual/online training programs, optional PERFORM Facilitation Training program, and an optional mentoring program. Additional training may be required if monthly production goals are not met. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive with protected elements |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Franchisee must concentrate efforts on marketing within the geographic area described in the Addendum to the Franchise Agreement as the 'Assigned Area'. The franchisor may not add new franchises or company-owned outlets in an Assigned Area once the 'Threshold Number' of 'Qualifying Businesses' (one per 1 million population) is reached. Franchisees may also be granted 'Principal Marketing Areas' which are limited, semi-exclusive protected territories within the Assigned Area, subject to meeting monthly production goals. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 3 successor franchise terms of 7 years each |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Notice at least 120 days prior to expiration, compliance with Franchise Agreement, pay successor franchise fee, modify business to comply with then-current Procedures Manual and Licensed Methods, execute new Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms), execute a Successor Franchise Rider, pay any required New Materials surcharge, and others. |
| Transfer Fee | $16,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Written notice 30 days prior, all amounts due paid, transferee completes training and pays $3,500 transferee training fee, transferee assumes obligations or signs new agreement, transferee meets franchisor's qualifications, franchisee executes general release (unless prohibited by law), franchisee agrees to post-termination covenants. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various reasons, some with 10 days' notice to cure (e.g., failure to maintain standards, pay fees, file reports, misuse Marks, maintain insurance, deceptive practices, failure to obtain consent, comply with manual, improper conduct). Other defaults lead to immediate termination without cure opportunity (e.g., unauthorized disclosure, abandonment, insolvency, unsatisfied judgments, criminal conviction, sexual harassment/discrimination, Act of Deception, repeated noncompliance, unauthorized transfer, unauthorized Live Instruction/solicitation/sales/purchase/duplication of Materials, violation of non-compete, failure to complete training, inadequate guaranties, Patriot Act violation, noncompliant legal actions, breach of related agreement). |
| Non-Compete Period | 30 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and its affiliates cannot have a controlling interest in or perform services for a 'Competitive Business' (sales, motivational, management training/consulting, personnel development, etc.). Post-termination, for 30 months, the same restrictions apply within the Assigned Area or any other franchised/licensed/company-owned CRESTCOM Business Assigned Area. Also prohibits diversion of business/employees and relationships with talent/franchisees for 30 months post-termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee or an approved Principal Representative must devote full-time efforts to managing and operating the business. They must successfully complete initial and Boot Camp training. Franchisees are responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising all Authorized Representatives (employees, independent agents, Facilitators, up to two Salespersons, and up to two telemarketers). All Authorized Representatives must be approved by the franchisor and Facilitators must complete PRO Facilitation Certification. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all items from designated or approved suppliers. The franchisor is the sole approved supplier for all audio, video, and online media Materials. Franchisees must also acquire customer relationship management software and digital/e-mail marketing services from designated suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees cannot modify the Materials without prior written consent. They are prohibited from buying or selling Materials from or to other current or former franchisees or distributors without franchisor's written consent. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $64,377.32 (approximately 1.09% of total revenues) from Materials and other items sold to U.S. Franchisees and Area Representatives during fiscal year 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor may finance up to 50% of the initial franchise fee, and some or all of the New Materials surcharge and Crestcom Next Generation Sales Academy Program surcharge. Financing terms depend on location, experience, creditworthiness, available funds, and collateral. Promissory notes are typically payable within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, bearing 9-12% annual interest, and secured by collateral or guarantees. |
Crestcom International(Individual) Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$199K
Median Revenue
$134K
Revenue Range
$7K – $1.4M
Sample Size
79 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Crestcom International(Individual) Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordCrestcom International(Individual) has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Crestcom International(Individual) System Growth
Total Units
151
Franchised
151
Company-Owned
0
Crestcom International(Individual) currently operates 151 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 | 30 | 168 |
| 2020 | 15 | 22 | 161 |
| 2021 | 12 | 22 | 151 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 22
State Registrations
Registered in 51 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY, CA, MD, NY, VA, WA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$5.9M
Crestcom International(Individual) Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Crestcom International(Individual) franchise ranges from $86,500 to $99,819, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $69,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Crestcom International(Individual) charges a royalty fee of 19.75% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Currently none contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Crestcom International(Individual) Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Crestcom International(Individual) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Crestcom International(Individual) franchise owners report average revenue of $199K and median revenue of $134K. This is based on a sample of 79 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Crestcom International(Individual) has been franchising since 2008. The FDD shows an investment range of $86,500-$99,819, a 19.75% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $69,500 and the total investment ranges from $86,500 to $99,819 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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