Head-to-head comparison
AmeriSpec vs Criterium Engineers Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  AmeriSpec |  Criterium Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $76,085 – $99,110 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18 | $75,380 – $174,160 2026 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $40,000 Includes initial training for up to three trainees and some meals for a first Franchised Business. [PAGE 13] 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13 | Not available No single standard fee identified |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% or $280/mo min Royalties 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 | $4.50 Royalty rate over $1,000,000 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 96 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 40 | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | −59 Calculated: 2023–2025 | Not available Only one year reported |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee offices operating at least one Affiliate office location for at leas… 34 units other Affiliate network franchise offices operating as of December 31 2025 · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 63 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee offices operating at least one Affiliate office location for at leas… 33 units other 2023 total operating franchise offices · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 64 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — New offices opened in the last ten years; transfers of existing offices excluded 10 years other New franchise office lookback period · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 65 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.