Concrete Craft Franchise Cost and Profit

Concrete Craft requires a total initial investment of $156K to $233K (midpoint approximately $195K), with an initial franchise fee of $20K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (7% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 22.3%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for Concrete Craft locations is $321K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $32K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 16.5% with a payback period of approximately 6.1 years.

Concrete Craft operates approximately 77 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a -2.5% year-over-year change. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 34.8% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 4.9%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.