When did Cr3 American Exteriors begin franchising?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We, the franchisor, began franchising in September of 2022. We do not conduct business in any other line of business; however, we do also offer Area Representative franchises to solicit and support unit franchisees. We have not offered and do not offer franchises in any other line of business. We do not have any parents or predecessors. We, the franchisor, have not conducted a business of the type conducted by the franchisee, except through our affiliate C3 Roofing & Remodeling Inc as described below in this Item 1.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cr3 American Exteriors's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company began offering franchises in September 2022. This indicates that Cr3 American Exteriors is a relatively new franchise system. As of December 31, 2024, Cr3 American Exteriors had 17 unit franchised outlets.
It's important to note that while Cr3 American Exteriors started franchising in September 2022, an affiliate, C3 American Exterior Inc., has offered similar products and services since 2017 through their company-owned outlets. This suggests that while the franchise model is new, the business concept has been around for a longer period.
Additionally, in 2025, Cr3 American Exteriors began offering Area Representative franchise program. Area Representatives recruit and support unit franchisees in exchange for a portion of the initial franchise fee and royalty.