Criterium Engineers
Industrial & Commercial Services · Commercial Construction & Maintenance
- Active units
- 31
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Criterium Engineers
Criterium Engineers, a renowned consulting engineering firm, has been evaluating buildings in the U.S. With a track record of assessing over 750,000 buildings, they have become experts in their field. Each year, Criterium Engineers reviews over 15,000 buildings and visits more than 100 construction sites. Their team of licensed Professional Engineers specialize in structural, civil, and mechanical engineering, project management, and various other disciplines. From diagnostics to due diligence, commissioning to envelope performance, and HVAC systems, they are equipped to handle even the most complex projects. Criterium Engineers is the go-to engineering firm for leading investors, builders, and developers due to their proven reputation and consistent professionalism. Being licensed Professional Engineers, they are committed to ethics, technical competence, clear communication, and legal accountability. Their value lies not only in their expertise but also in their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge to clients. Building real relationships and understanding their clients' priorities is at the core of their approach. If you're looking for practical solutions and a long-term partner with professional engineering expertise, contact Criterium Engineers. They are ready to discuss your next project and provide the support you need.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$55k
- Additional territories (discretionary)
We reserve the right to offer existing franchisees purchasing additional franchise territories a lower franchise fee.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
300 sq ft
- Area Development Fee
$5k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations31
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR3.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$125k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open1 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.