About Crestcom InternationalMD Franchise
Crestcom International is a leadership training franchise under parent company Crestcom International Holdings, LLC, offering individual opportunities since 2008 through this Maryland registration.
Each owner facilitates Crestcom's proven management and leadership development programs for corporate clients, helping organizations build stronger teams and more effective leaders.
The franchise fee is $75,000.
Crestcom InternationalMD 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 (Franchisees must advertise but no specific percentage or fund is collected by the franchisor) | 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 (Franchisees must advertise but no specific percentage or fund is collected by the franchisor)) 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 |
| Inventory, 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 (Successor Franchise Fee) |
| Technology Fee | Customer Relationship Management Software: $45 to $48 per month (after first 12 months paid by franchisor). Crestcom Learning Portal (CLP) Software: Currently none, but may charge a fee in the future. Mandatory Computer System and Program Fee: Currently none, but may charge in the future. E-mail Account / Website Fee: Currently none, but may charge in the future. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit. If 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 International Supervisor Program Surcharge | Currently none (may charge up to $1,000 in the 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 charge up to $1,000 in the future) |
| BPM Plus Program Surcharge | Currently none (may charge up to $1,000 in the future) |
| 360 Assessment | Currently $50 per assessment and corresponding report |
| Client Access Fee | Currently none (may charge a fee upon 30 days’ notice) |
| PRO Facilitation Certification | Currently none for you and up to two other Facilitators (may establish fees of up to $450 per participant in the future) |
| PERFORM Facilitation Training | Currently none (may establish fees of up to $100 per participant in the future) |
| Customer Relationship Management Software | $45 to $48 per month (after first 12 months) |
| Crestcom Learning Portal (“CLP”) Software | Currently none (may charge a fee for ongoing license fees per user in the future) |
| Mandatory Computer System and Program Fee | Currently none (may charge a fee in the future) |
| E-mail Account / Website Fee | Currently none (may charge a fee in the 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 International Convention Fee | Will vary (not more than $550 per attendee for 2022) |
| Transferee Training Fee | $3,500 |
| Transfer Assistance Payment | $12,500, or $10,000 if the transferee is first identified by you |
| 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 | 100% of the gross amount derived from the applicable sales |
| 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 Training Program: approximately two days. Boot Camp training program: three days. PRO Facilitation Certification: four-part training program. |
| Classroom Training | 45.5 |
| 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 the franchisor. |
| Additional Training | Additional training includes the Boot Camp training program, PRO Facilitation Certification program, mandatory Additional Meetings (such as the annual international convention and regional meetings), and mandatory or optional videoconference, virtual, and online training programs (e.g., PERFORM Facilitation Training). A mentoring program is also offered. Additional training may be required if monthly production goals are not met. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, but with limited semi-exclusive protected territories called 'Principal Marketing Areas' (PMA Programs) once a 'Threshold Number' of 'Qualifying Businesses' is reached. |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Franchisees are assigned a specific geographic area ('Assigned Area') within which they must concentrate their marketing efforts. While the territory is non-exclusive, once the number of 'Qualifying Businesses' (defined as a CRESTCOM Business generating gross revenues from at least 18 attendees of The BULLET PROOF® Manager training program per calendar quarter) reaches a 'Threshold Number' (one per 1 million population), the franchisor will refrain from adding additional CRESTCOM Business franchises or company-owned outlets in that area. PMA Programs may also grant limited, semi-exclusive protected territories within assigned areas, but these protections 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 | To renew, the franchisee must provide notice at least 120 days prior to expiration, be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, pay the successor franchise fee, modify the business to conform with the then-current Procedures Manual and Licensed Methods, execute a new Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms), execute a Successor Franchise Rider, and pay any required New Materials surcharge. |
| Transfer Fee | $16,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require the franchisor's prior written consent. Conditions include providing 30 days' notice, paying all amounts due, the transferee satisfactorily completing training and paying a $3,500 Transferee Training Fee, the transferee assuming all obligations or executing a new Franchise Agreement, the transferee meeting the franchisor's qualifications, the transferor executing a general release, and the transferor agreeing to abide by post-termination covenants. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate with 7 or 10 days' notice for curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay fees, misuse of Marks, failure to maintain standards, non-compliance with the manual, improper conduct). Immediate termination without a cure period can occur for non-curable defaults (e.g., unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, abandonment, insolvency, criminal conviction, sexual harassment or discrimination, Act of Deception, repeated noncompliance, unauthorized transfer, unauthorized conduct or sales of Live Instruction or Materials, unauthorized duplication or modification of Materials, violation of non-compete, failure to complete training, inadequate guaranties, Patriot Act violation, noncompliant legal actions, or breach of related agreements). |
| Non-Compete Period | 30 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee and its principals are prohibited from having any direct or indirect controlling interest in, or performing services for, a 'Competitive Business' (any business offering sales, motivational, management training, or similar personnel development services). Post-termination, for a period of 30 months, the franchisee and its principals are prohibited from having any direct or indirect interest in a Competitive Business located or operating within the Assigned Area or any other franchised, licensed, or company-owned CRESTCOM Business assigned area, and from interfering with the franchisor's relationships with other parties. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisees or their approved Principal Representatives must devote their best, full-time efforts to the management and operation of their CRESTCOM Businesses. The Principal Representative must be approved by the franchisor and successfully complete mandatory training programs. Franchisees are solely responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising their employees, independent agents, Facilitators, and up to two Salespersons and two telemarketing personnel, all of whom must be approved by the franchisor. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase or otherwise acquire all items used in their CRESTCOM Businesses from suppliers designated or approved by the franchisor. The franchisor is currently the sole approved supplier of all audio, video, and online media included in the Materials. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may not modify the Materials or any aspect of the Materials without the franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisees are prohibited from buying or selling Materials from or to any other current or former Franchisee or distributor without the franchisor's written consent. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the franchisor's total revenues were $6,163,213. Of this amount, $82,480 (approximately 1.34%) was derived from Materials and other items sold to Franchisees and Area Representatives in the United States. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor may finance a portion of the initial franchise fee (generally 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. If financing is provided, a Promissory Note (Attachment D) is executed, payable within 60 days of the Franchise Agreement, bearing interest at 9-12% per annum, and secured by collateral or guaranteed by acceptable persons. |
Crestcom InternationalMD Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$248K
Median Revenue
$226K
Revenue Range
$52K – $706K
Sample Size
24 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Crestcom InternationalMD Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordCrestcom InternationalMD 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 InternationalMD System Growth
Total Units
160
Franchised
160
Company-Owned
0
Crestcom InternationalMD currently operates 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 22 | 161 |
| 2021 | 12 | 22 | 151 |
| 2022 | 21 | 12 | 160 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 12
State Registrations
Registered in 12 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MN, NY, ND, RI, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$6.2M
Crestcom InternationalMD Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Crestcom InternationalMD 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 InternationalMD charges a royalty fee of 19.75% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Currently none (Franchisees must advertise but no specific percentage or fund is collected by the franchisor) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Crestcom InternationalMD 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 InternationalMD to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Crestcom InternationalMD franchise owners report average revenue of $248K and median revenue of $226K. This is based on a sample of 24 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Crestcom InternationalMD 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 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 $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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