Cait's Estate Sales charges a royalty fee of 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Cait's Estate Sales franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $200/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Cait's Estate Sales has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Cait's Estate Sales franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Cait's Estate Sales offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Cait's Estate Sales currently operates 2 locations (2025 FDD) (0 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 100.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 26.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Cait's Estate Sales is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Cait's Estate Sales FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $596K.

The initial franchise agreement term for Cait's Estate Sales is 7 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 22 years.

Cait's Estate Sales's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 30 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Cait's Estate Sales's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Cait's Estate Sales provides 63 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Cait's Estate Sales does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.