SCA Appraisal Services charges a royalty fee of 50.0% 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 SCA Appraisal Services franchise is approximately 50.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

SCA Appraisal Services has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the SCA Appraisal Services franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

SCA Appraisal Services offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

SCA Appraisal Services currently operates 88 locations (2025 FDD) (88 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 1.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for SCA Appraisal Services is 6.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for SCA Appraisal Services is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.

SCA Appraisal Services's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, SCA Appraisal Services's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

SCA Appraisal Services provides 8 hours of initial training (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.

SCA Appraisal Services 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.