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    SCA Appraisal Services

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    SCA Appraisal Services franchise specializes in residential and commercial real estate appraisals, serving lenders, real estate professionals, and property owne

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    SCA Appraisal Services quick facts

    Is SCA Appraisal Services a franchise?
    Yes. SCA Appraisal Services offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 82 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50).
    How much does it cost to open an SCA Appraisal Services franchise?
    The SCA Appraisal Services Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $27,300–$79,950 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the SCA Appraisal Services initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 8). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does SCA Appraisal Services charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 50% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does SCA Appraisal Services disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The SCA Appraisal Services FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 39). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many SCA Appraisal Services locations are there?
    The FDD reports 82 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is SCA Appraisal Services a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $27,300 – $79,950 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 71 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 4 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 9 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 3 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 4 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 5 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 4 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 5 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 3 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 1 Franchised location; other measures and revenue for 2 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 6 in 2025, to 82 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $50kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    SCA Appraisal Services head-to-head

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 13

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Standard continuing royaltyMain 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?

    71 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    2 locations

    Revenue and other measures · 2 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise Location 1; 2 operating locations
    Period
    Franchise Location 1
    Excluded
    Operating costs, royalty and advertising fees, rent and other expenses not reflected
    Method
    Full measurement period

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of March 31, 2026 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50

    Net −5 outlets, 2023–2025

    0872023882024822025+1−6

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    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 ($27,300 – $79,950) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 88 to 82 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • 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?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • 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.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 13
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 1; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 39
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 2; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 3; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42; PDF p. 46
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 4; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 6; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42; PDF p. 46
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 7; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 9; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 12; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 42; PDF p. 46
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 15; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 16; 4 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 17; 9 operating locations · PDF p. 39
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 19; 3 operating locations · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 20; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 21; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 22; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 23; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 24; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 25; 4 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 28; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 29; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 31; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 32; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 33; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 40
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 34; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 36; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 37; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 38; 5 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 40; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 41; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 42; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 43; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 40
    34. [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 44; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    35. [35]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 45; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    36. [36]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 46; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    37. [37]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 47; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    38. [38]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 48; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    39. [39]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 50; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    40. [40]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 52; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 48
    41. [41]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 54; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44
    42. [42]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 55; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 48
    43. [43]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 60; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44
    44. [44]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 62; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 44
    45. [45]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 63; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41
    46. [46]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 67; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 48; PDF p. 45
    47. [47]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 68; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    48. [48]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 69; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    49. [49]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 70; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    50. [50]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 71; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    51. [51]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 72; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 42
    52. [52]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 73; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    53. [53]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 1; 4 operating locations · PDF p. 42; PDF p. 45
    54. [54]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 17; 0 operating locations · PDF p. 43
    55. [55]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 18; 5 operating locations · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 46
    56. [56]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 30; 3 operating locations · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 40
    57. [57]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 33; 3 operating locations · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 47
    58. [58]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 40; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 44; PDF p. 47
    59. [59]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 74; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 48
    60. [60]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 75; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    61. [61]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 76; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    62. [62]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 77; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    63. [63]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 78; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    64. [64]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 79; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    65. [65]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 80; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 49
    66. [66]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 9; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 46
    67. [67]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 13; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 46
    68. [68]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 30; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 47
    69. [69]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 65; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 48; PDF p. 41; PDF p. 45
    70. [70]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 81; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 49
    71. [71]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 82; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 49
    72. [72]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 83; 1 operating locations · PDF p. 49
    73. [73]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Location 18; 2 operating locations · PDF p. 39
    74. [74]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 50

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.

    33 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

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    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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