Worth It?HistoryDatabaseCompareDistress SignalsFDD Changes
OtherItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 90/100

The C12 Group, LLC

Based on 2025 FDD · 15 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
66
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
Full analysis unlocks:
✓ Cash-on-Cash return
✓ Payback period
✓ SBA default rate
✓ Red flags assessment
✓ Comparable franchises
Get Access to Pro →Already have access? Sign in →
Total Investment Range$37K – $67K
MinMid: $52KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$38K
Royalty Rate
30%
Ad Fund Rate
—
Total Burden
30.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
0
+2 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 50.0%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
0.0%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$472K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10%
MED ×1
Premium Data

Unlock Full Franchise Analysis

SBA default rate, Risk Score, CoC%, investment benchmarks, and unit growth for The C12 Group, LLC.

Get Access to Pro →

Or sign in if you already purchased

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

The C12 Group, LLC vs. Other Average

MetricThe C12 Group, LLCOther Avg
SBA Default Rate—7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return0.0%▼15.5%
Total Investment$52K$250K

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

Compare

The C12 Group, LLC vs PROSEThe C12 Group, LLC vs Goldeneye Corporate ServicesThe C12 Group, LLC vs 1-800-Services, LLC

Similar Franchises · Other

PROSE
Limited Data
$329K–$570K
Goldeneye Corporate Services
Limited Data
$3K–$58K
1-800-Services, LLC
$75K–$242K
PROSE
$329K – $570K
Goldeneye Corporate Services
$3K – $58K
1-800-Services, LLC
$75K – $242K
Streamline Brands
$40K – $1.5M

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every The C12 Group, LLC franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is The C12 Group, LLC's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does The C12 Group, LLC disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
Generate attorney questions for The C12 Group, LLC →Validation call guide →

Explore Other Franchises

Other OverviewAll IndustriesQSRHome ServicesFitnessAutoBeautyCleaningEducationSenior Care
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.