Crown Trophy Inc
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Crown Trophy Inc franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Crown Trophy franchise specializes in custom awards, trophies, engraving services, and promotional products for businesses, schools, and organizations nationwid
Headline figures
Crown Trophy Inc quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Crown Trophy Inc franchise?
- The Crown Trophy Inc Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $168,150–$199,200 for total 14 — lower estimated initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15); $186,150–$227,700 for crown trophy with signs by crown total investment lower estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Crown Trophy Inc charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Crown Trophy Inc disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Crown Trophy Inc FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- Is Crown Trophy Inc a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $168,150 – $199,200 (TOTAL 14 — lower estimated initial investment); $186,150 – $227,700 (Crown Trophy with Signs by Crown total investment lower estimate); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Crown Trophy Inc head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- TOTAL 14 — lower estimated initial investmentPDF p. 15$168,150 – $199,200
- Crown Trophy with Signs by Crown total investment lower estimatePDF p. 16$186,150 – $227,700
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Continuing Service Fee — 5%Main ongoing fee
28 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Crown Trophy Inc has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($168,150 – $227,700) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Crown Trophy Inc reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Territory & operations
124 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | net income | $1,939,777 |
| 2025 | retained earnings at beginning of year | $1,523,941 |
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $840,220 |
| 2025 | due from affiliateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $27,208 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $1,870,492 |
| 2025 | property and equipment, net | $80,800 |
| 2025 | deferred income | $67,500 |
| 2025 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $18,502 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $382,795 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $1,523,497 |
| 2025 | total shareholders' equity | $1,568,497 |
| 2025 | revenues | $4,091,441 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Start
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 New York 2024 — Transfers
“2024 1”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Florida 2025 — Transfers
“2025 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Texas 2025 — Transfers
“2025 1”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Illinois 2025 — Transfers
“2025 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Illinois 2023 — Transfers
“2023 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Terminations
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Opened
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 New York 2025 — Transfers
“2025 2”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Indiana 2025 — Transfers
“2025 2”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Michigan 2025 — Transfers
“2025 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The required review scope is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Alabama 2023 — Nonrenewals
“2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific row, not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted Item 20 verification scope.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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