Does Cr3 American Exteriors have the option to request assistance with the lease of the location?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
your submission to us of the information required by us on the proposed site.
We consider the following factors when reviewing a proposed site: (i) population density, (ii) income levels, (iii) demographics, (iv) competition, (v) visibility, (vi) accessibility, (vii) traffic, (viii) size, (ix) condition and character, (x) parking, and (xi) available signage.
We do not purchase the facility and lease it to you and we do not provide assistance in lease or purchase negotiation.
5.4. Training
A. Initial Training.
We will provide you an Initial Training course. The Initial Training course will cover fundamental skills necessary to operate your Franchised Business. We presently hold Initial Training in Hanover, PA or online, at our choosing. Successful completion of the Initial Training is mandatory. We do not charge for training, but you must pay any travel, transportation, lodging, and meal costs you incur if we offer in-person training in the future.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–150)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cr3 American Exteriors's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, they do not purchase the facility and lease it to the franchisee, nor do they provide assistance in lease or purchase negotiation. However, Cr3 American Exteriors may give advice regarding site selection.
Before signing a lease for a location, Cr3 American Exteriors must approve the site selected by the franchisee. The FDD specifies that Cr3 American Exteriors will typically approve or disapprove a proposed site within 14 days of the franchisee submitting the required information.
When reviewing a proposed site, Cr3 American Exteriors considers factors such as population density, income levels, demographics, competition, visibility, accessibility, traffic, size, condition and character, parking, and available signage. Franchisees are required to lease approximately 1,000 - 1,500 square feet of commercial office/warehouse or flex space for their equipment, supplies, and inventory.