Question 1

Why is your buy-in so much lower than a franchise?

Accepted Answer

Two reasons. First, we are not a franchise. The franchise legal structure (FDD, state registrations, multi-year disclosure obligations) carries roughly $50K to $80K of cost that gets passed to franchisees. Licensing skips that. Second, we make our money when you operate well, not when you sign. The $15K covers actual onboarding and provisioning costs; the 5% capped royalty rewards us when you scale.

Question 2

What does "capped royalty" actually mean?

Accepted Answer

The 5% royalty on collected revenue has a defined ceiling discussed during Discovery. Most franchise royalties keep climbing as you scale, sometimes with brackets, sometimes uncapped. The cap on the CCR side means there is a point where additional revenue is yours, full stop. Operators who scale past $5M are exactly who this structure is built to reward.

Question 3

How does the monthly subscription tier work alongside the buy-in and royalty?

Accepted Answer

The license itself ($15K buy-in + 5% capped royalty + 1-year auto-renewing) is uniform across operators. The shared-services subscription tier layers on top and sets what CCR runs for you. Foundation ($2,500/mo) is the platform. Growth ($8,000/mo) layers on the front office. Partnership ($12,000/mo) layers on the front office and back office: bookkeeping, accounting, compliance, warranty registration, KPI tracking, and your monthly P&L. Tiers flex month-to-month inside the partner portal.

Question 4

Are there any fees outside the buy-in, royalty, and tier subscription?

Accepted Answer

No mandatory fees beyond those three. Operators sometimes elect to pay for additional manufacturer training travel or premium marketing buys, but those are operator-side discretionary spend, not CCR fees. There is no marketing fund surcharge, no technology surcharge on top of your tier, no recertification fee, no annual conference cost, and no royalty escalator over time.

Question 5

What happens if I want to exit?

Accepted Answer

After year one, you can give 30 days notice and exit. No exit fee, no transfer penalty, no non-compete that prevents you from continuing to operate roofing under your own brand. We expect operators to stay because the model produces results, not because they are trapped.

Question 6

Are payment terms flexible?

Accepted Answer

The buy-in is a one-time payment at signing. Royalty is reported and remitted monthly through BuilderLync. We do not finance the buy-in. Operators who need financing typically use SBA, line-of-credit, or operator capital and we are happy to talk through structure during Discovery.

Question 7

Is the pricing the same in every market?

Accepted Answer

The licensing structure is uniform: same $15K buy-in, same 5% capped royalty, same 1-year auto-renewing terms. What varies by market is territory designation, manufacturer pathway availability, and any supplemental programs (storm market vs retail market). Those nuances are reviewed during Discovery.

Cost driver	Average roofing franchise	CCR licensing
Buy-in	$50,000 to $150,000+	$15,000
Ongoing royalty	8% to 10% uncapped	5% capped
Contract length	5 to 10 years locked	1-year auto-renewing
Marketing fund	2% to 3% additional	None
Technology surcharge	$200 to $500/month	None
Time to operational	60 to 90 days	14 days
Exit terms	Buyout + transfer fees + non-competes	30 days notice after year one

$15K in. 5% capped out.
No franchise traps.

Platform. Front office.
Back office.

Foundation

Growth

Partnership

What the $15K + 5%
covers.

Eight things you
will never get charged for.

CCR licensing vs.
the average roofing franchise.

What this looks like in
real operator numbers.

Honest answers,
up front.

Discovery confirms
specifics. Audit confirms fit.

$15K in. 5% capped out.No franchise traps.

Foundation

Growth

Partnership

Discovery confirmsspecifics. Audit confirms fit.

$15K in. 5% capped out.
No franchise traps.

Discovery confirms
specifics. Audit confirms fit.