Franchise opportunities compared
CR3 American Exteriors vs Roof Scientist
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.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Only Roof Scientist has reviewed Item 19 figures here.
| Disclosure |  CR3 American Exteriors |  Roof Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $109,750 – $517,000 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 19 | $218,867 – $393,166 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 32 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $100,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13 | $59,900 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed royalty record | 5% · percentage of Gross Revenue; greater of blended 7%-5% or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee | 2% of percentage of gross revenue Brand Fund Contribution 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 2 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 47 | 7 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 71 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +2 Calculated: 0 at end of 2023 → 2 at end of 2025 | +6 Calculated: 1 at end of 2023 → 7 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | Not available No complete exit records for a year | Not available No complete exit records for a year |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2022 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 | 2024 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 10 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | Not available Not in reviewed records | 2024 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 10 |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Franchised (2 franchisees) — other measures $6,500 per accepted contract other Roof Coating System Job Size · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 69 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.