ITEMS 5–7 · 2020 FDD · 5+ YEARS OLD
How much is a SCA Appraisal Services franchise?
Per SCA Appraisal Services's 2020 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $10,000 (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $27K–$80K (Item 7); once open, you pay an ongoing royalty of 50.0% of gross sales (Item 6). This is the most recent filing tracked here (2020 FDD · 5+ years old); fees have likely changed, so ask the franchisor for the current FDD.
$10,000
one-time, to buy in
50.0%
of gross sales, ongoing
$27K–$80K
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | SCA Appraisal Services | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $10,000 | $37,500 |
| Ongoing royalty ITEM 6 | 50.0% | — |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $27K–$80K | $235K–$786K |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: 50.0% of every sale leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD, and this brand publishes no Item 19 earnings data to anchor it.
To open (Item 7)
$27K–$80K
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$10,000
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
50%
a revenue split, not a royalty on sales
Item 6 lists 50% — at that level it is a revenue split between franchisor and franchisee, not a royalty charged on your sales. This estimator can't model a split; read Item 6 and the franchise agreement for what the percentage applies to and who collects the revenue.
This is not profit. It covers what the FDD fixes: what you put in, and the royalty you owe on sales. Your take-home depends on labor, rent, supplies, and the months to breakeven, none of which the FDD fixes for your unit (some Item 19s include cost data — read it).
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How much is a SCA Appraisal Services franchise?
Per SCA Appraisal Services's 2020 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $10,000 (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $27K–$80K (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
What royalty does SCA Appraisal Services charge?
SCA Appraisal Services charges an ongoing royalty of 50.0% of gross sales, per Item 6 of its 2020 FDD.
Does SCA Appraisal Services tell you what franchisees earn?
No — SCA Appraisal Services's 2020 FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim, so any revenue figure you hear comes from sales conversations, not disclosure documents. Validate with current and former franchisees.
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