Source: FranopolisCrestcom International Area Representative
Crestcom is a business training franchise that provides leadership development and management training programs for managers and client organizations. Franchisees market, sell, and deliver Crestcom’s leadership coursework, often serving as both salespeople and facilitators. The programs are designed to help managers develop leadership skills and tools for leading productive teams. Crestcom Area Representatives recruit franchisees for Crestcom and provide support to franchisees within their assigned areas.
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What It Costs
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| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Area Representative Fee low | $225,000 to $450,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Area Representative Fee $225,000 $450,000 |
| Equipment and supplies low | $575 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Equipment and Supplies $575 $2,000 |
| Conversion fee payment maximum | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Conversion Fee Payment -0- $45,000 |
| Initial investment low | $231,575 to $512,575 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $231,575 $512,575 |
| Additional funds low | $5,000 to $8,775 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Additional Funds (3 months) $5,000 $8,775 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Territory minimum franchise openings high | ranges from three to six | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late charge percentage | 3% of any amounts you owe us that are not paid when due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Maximum Area Representative fee | the Initial Area Representative Fee typically ranges from $225,000 to $450,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Area Representative transfer fee percentage | 5% of the total consideration received for the transfer of the Area Representative Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Convention registration fee maximum | The standard total registration fees for the regional meeting and annual international convention in 2025 were not more than $550 per attendee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Administrative fee | $10 per late fee or payment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional and refresher training daily fee | the then current rate, which is $500/day as of the date of this Disclosure Document | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial franchise fee for CRESTCOM Business | The current initial franchise fee for one CRESTCOM Business franchise in the United States is $75,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Interest rate | Lesser of 18% per annum or highest rate of interest allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Area Representative transfer fee minimum | The greater of $20,000 or 5% of the total consideration received for the transfer of the Area Representative Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Territory minimum franchise openings low | ranges from three to six | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum Area Representative fee | The minimum number of franchises to be opened in your Territory typically ranges from three to six, meaning that the Initial Area Representative Fee typically ranges from $225,000 to $450,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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