CR3 American Exteriors franchise
A contractor providing roofing, siding and exterior home improvement services. At the end of 2025 there were 17 CR3 American Exteriors locations in the US, 13 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $96K–$255K
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 6%; $2,000 minimum after waiver
- Locations, 2025
- 17+13 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Tectum Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a CR3 American Exteriors franchise costs
Opening one CR3 American Exteriors costs an estimated $96,400 to $255,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Tectum Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
CR3 American Exteriors franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Tectum Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of collected gross revenue, with a $2,000 monthly minimum after the introductory waiver period. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Tectum Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Sales and earnings
Shares figures CR3 American Exteriors publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Tectum Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 58
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 (+8) | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 (+5) | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | 13 (0) | 4 | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Tectum Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 61
How CR3 American Exteriors compares
Of the 22 restoration franchises on this site, CR3 American Exteriors is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 21st largest by number of locations.
| Measure | CR3 American Exteriors | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $96K | $162K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 44.2% | 5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 18 of 22 |
Typical is the median across the 22 brands in restoration franchises.
