About Crestcom International(Ind) Franchise
Crestcom International is a leadership development and management training franchise under parent company Crestcom International Holdings, LLC, offering individual franchise opportunities since 2008.
Each owner delivers Crestcom's interactive leadership training programs to businesses in their territory, helping companies develop stronger managers and leaders through structured, ongoing education.
The franchise fee is $75,000.
Crestcom International(Ind) Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$92K
Average Investment
$98K
Maximum Investment
$105K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $75,000 | 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 | $91,850 – $104,919 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $92K–$105K 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 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Distribution Fee | $2,625 | $2,625 |
| Office Lease Costs | $0 | $500 |
| Initial Inventory | $0 | $0 |
| Equipment and Supplies | $575 | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $350 | $900 |
| 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 | $45 to $48 per month (after first 12 months for CRM software) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit. If you commit an Act of Deception, $25,000. |
| 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, but may be changed |
| Crestcom Next Generation Sales Academy Program Surcharge | Currently $3,500 (less 3% if paid in full at the time you elect to market the Crestcom Next Generation Sales Academy Program), but may be changed |
| 360 Assessment | Currently $50 per assessment and corresponding report |
| Digital/E-mail Marketing Service | Ranges from $0 to $299 per month |
| Regional Meeting and Annual International Convention Fee | Will vary, up to $550 per attendee (2023) |
| Missed Training Fee | $200 |
| Additional and Refresher Training | $500/day |
| 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 |
| Transferee Training Fee | $3,500 |
| Transfer Assistance Payment | $12,500, or $10,000 if the transferee is first identified by you rather than the Area Representative |
| Live Instruction Costs | Will vary |
| New Material and Supplier Approval | Actual expenses of approval |
| Unreported or Inaccurately Reported Sales or Underpayments | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Training Program: approximately two days. Boot Camp training: three-day. PRO Facilitation Certification: four-part training program. |
| Classroom Training | Initial Training Program: 17.5 hours. Boot Camp Training: 28 hours. |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Virtually (via the internet, telephone, or similar communications method), or in-person in the Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. metropolitan area or another location selected by us. |
| Additional Training | PRO Facilitation Certification program (four-part, online, for Facilitators, within 180 days of commencement). Optional PERFORM Facilitation Training. Mandatory Additional Meetings (annual international convention, up to one additional meeting per year). Required additional training if Monthly Production Goal is not met. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, but with protected elements based on 'Threshold Number' of 'Qualifying Businesses' and 'Principal Marketing Areas' (PMA Programs). |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | An Assigned Area is usually part of a state where a CRESTCOM Business is located. The 'Threshold Number' is one Qualifying Business for each 1 million or fraction thereof in population in a Franchisee’s assigned area. |
| Description | Franchisees operate within a designated 'Assigned Area' but do not receive an exclusive territory. Competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or alternative distribution channels is possible. However, once a 'Threshold Number' of 'Qualifying Businesses' (generating specific gross revenues) is reached in an Assigned Area, the franchisor refrains from adding new franchises or company outlets there. Some regions may also have 'Principal Marketing Areas' (PMA Programs) offering limited, semi-exclusive protections, which can be revoked if monthly production goals are not met. |
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 | Notice 30 days prior to transfer, all amounts due paid, transferee completes training, transferee training fee ($3,500) and transfer fee paid, new Franchise Agreement signed or obligations assumed, transferee complies with PMA Program (if applicable), general release signed (subject to state law), transferor agrees to post-termination covenants. Franchisor has 15 days to approve/disapprove after transferee training completion. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate immediately for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, abandonment, insolvency/bankruptcy, unsatisfied judgments, criminal conviction, sexual harassment/discrimination, Act of Deception, repeated noncompliance (3 notices of default), unauthorized transfer, unauthorized conduct of Live Instruction, unauthorized solicitation of Authorized Representatives, unauthorized sales outside Assigned Area/PMA, unauthorized purchase/resale/transfer/duplication/modification of Materials, violation of non-compete, failure to complete training, inadequate guaranties, Patriot Act violation, noncompliant legal actions, or breach of related agreements. For other breaches, 10 days' notice to cure (or longer if curable but not monetary). |
| Non-Compete Period | 30 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, prohibits owning, operating, or performing services for a competing business, and interfering with franchisor relationships. Post-termination (30 months), prohibits owning or operating a competing business within any CRESTCOM Business assigned area and interfering with franchisor relationships. Applies to franchisee, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, and immediate family. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisees or their Principal Representatives must devote their best, full-time efforts to managing and operating the CRESTCOM Business. The Principal Representative must be approved by the franchisor and successfully complete mandatory training. Franchisees are responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising all Authorized Representatives (employees, independent agents, Facilitators, telemarketers, Salespersons), who must also be approved by the franchisor. Facilitators must complete PRO Facilitation Certification. Franchisees may engage up to two Salespersons in their Assigned Area, or an unlimited number if a Principal Marketing Area is designated. All Authorized Representatives must sign non-disclosure and non-competition agreements. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all items and services from designated or approved suppliers. Crestcom is the sole approved supplier for all audio, video, and online media materials. Customer relationship management software, Crestcom Learning Portal (CLP) software, and digital/e-mail marketing services must also be acquired from designated suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees cannot buy or sell materials from or to other current or former franchisees or distributors without written consent. They are prohibited from contacting individuals featured in the materials for engagement in their business or a competing business. Modification of materials without prior written consent is also prohibited. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $32,653 (approximately 0.56% of total revenues) for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, derived from materials and other items sold to U.S. franchisees and Area Representatives. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Crestcom may finance a portion of the initial franchise fee (up to 50%) 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, collateral, and market considerations. A Promissory Note is executed, payable within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, bearing 9-12% annual interest, secured by collateral or guaranteed. Default allows acceleration of the unpaid balance, default interest (18% or highest legal rate), and collection costs. |
Crestcom International(Ind) Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$260K
Median Revenue
$183K
Revenue Range
$16K – $1.3M
Sample Size
62 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Crestcom International(Ind) Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
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(Ind) System Growth
Total Units
163
Franchised
163
Company-Owned
0
Crestcom International(Ind) currently operates 163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 22 | 151 |
| 2022 | 21 | 12 | 160 |
| 2023 | 17 | 14 | 163 |
Transfers: 6 | Closures: 14
State Registrations
Registered in 46 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
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$5.8M
Crestcom International(Ind) Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Crestcom International(Ind) franchise ranges from $91,850 to $104,919, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $75,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Crestcom International(Ind) 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(Ind) 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(Ind) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Crestcom International(Ind) franchise owners report average revenue of $260K and median revenue of $183K. This is based on a sample of 62 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Crestcom International(Ind) has been franchising since 2008. The FDD shows an investment range of $91,850-$104,919, a 19.75% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $75,000 and the total investment ranges from $91,850 to $104,919 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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