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Health/WellnessLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedMedium Confidence · 63/100FDD data: 2021 · Stale

C3 Wellness Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for C3 Wellness.

Based on 2021 FDD · 2 filings in corpus

This page is using 2021 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.

FranchiseIQ Score
64
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
B
72/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a C3 Wellness franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a C3 Wellness franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $80K – $153K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$80K – $153K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 7% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$80K – $153K
MinMid: $117KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
7.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

C3 Wellness vs. Health/Wellness Average

MetricC3 WellnessHealth/Wellness Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 15.5%
Total Investment$117K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2025-2025). 3 loans across 2 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
3
2 states
Total Loan Volume
$1.3M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$443K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
0
Paid in Full (0%)
3
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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