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CMIT Solutions

Professional services

CMIT Solutions controls software purchasing from headquarters: franchisees must subscribe to Autotask for back-office operations and buy a remote management platform only from CMIT's approved suppliers. The system spans 304 units, 297 of them franchised, part of Encore Acquisition.

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Total units
304
297 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
+9.191%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
$517K
Item 19
Royalty
7% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
1.5%
percentage component
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$106K–$159K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

7% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 1.5%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 1.5%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

AutotaskKaseya
Mandatory
Field serviceItem 6

7 CMIT Solutions, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document | 2026 Type of Fee(1) Amount Due Date Remarks Additional attendees or $2,000 per person; subject to Before training, Payable if more than 3 replacements - Initial increase if our costs increase but no later than 7 persons attend initial training days upon training, even if they issuance of an attend the same session, invoice or if you hire a replacement manager or Managing Owner Software enhancements Will vary depending on the type As incurred We or a third party may of enhancement develop customized software configurations. We may make available to you any enhancements developed, for which we may charge a reasonable fee Software &Technology Technology Fee: $200 per month Monthly You are required to use (7) fees specific platforms and Autotask: $84 per month third-party software to minimum; $42 per month, per operate your Business. additional user; $65 one-time set- We will invoice you, and up fee you will pay us directly Office 365: $19.32 for E3 license for this software (with QuickBooks Online: $90/month certain exceptions) (8)

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 11

As we continue to develop strategies for taking advantage of the benefits the Internet may offer, you must participate in those activities. Upon 60 days’ prior notice, you must participate in, and contribute a proportionate share of, any future Internet activities that we may establish for the System. We have the right to approve all social media postings (including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yelp, etc.) related to your Business. Upon our request, you must immediately take down a social media posting, no matter the reason. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.3)

Google Business ProfileGoogle
MarketingItem 7

4. You must begin marketing your Business and be prepared to provide IT professional and managed services and otherwise operate your Business under the Franchise Agreement within 30 days after completing the Training Program. Your initial marketing purchase includes business cards and the time and cost to establish an online presence by creating a Google Business Profile, social media business accounts on various platforms (such as LinkedIn), online media campaigns, the initial SEO (search engine optimization) campaign, and paid advertising. Although you are not required to allocate a certain amount to initial marketing, we highly recommend that you spend this minimum amount within the initial 90 days of opening to promote and market your business; Franchisees are not limited to this amount, and the total amount may vary based on your Territory size, the marketing that you select, and the duration of your marketing efforts. We recommend that you actively promote the opening of your Business through both online and offline approved marketing channels, such as hosting and attending local events, offering educational programs, participating in local associations and organizations, including your local Chamber of Commerce, and the costs associated with joining local business associations. You may elect to retain the services of a marketing agency, or an independent marketing consultant or employee to assist in marketing and promoting the business; provided, however, that any third-party marketing individual and/or agency must comply with our recognized marketing/advertising standards and guidelines, including those that govern the approved use of our Mark, marketing approval, etc. as outlined herein and in the Operations Manual. The estimates in this Section include the purchase of an initial Leads Contact List, as identified in

HubSpotHubSpot
CrmItem 6

7. You will pay only a single Technology Fee for all CMIT Solutions Businesses that you operate. The Technology Fee includes the following products and/or services: access to a learning management system, email security, automated answering services, 24/7 support desk, a quoting tool, provisioning, a HubSpot Core Seat, GTIA Membership, ongoing support, access to a digital asset management, and other applicable technologies. You may purchase additional HubSpot Core seat(s) for $50 per month, or you may elect to spend $100 per month on one or more HubSpot Sales seats. We may update the list of products and services from time to time, including adding, removing, or changing services and product offering with notice, and fees are subject to change.

LinkedInLinkedIn
MarketingItem 7

4. You must begin marketing your Business and be prepared to provide IT professional and managed services and otherwise operate your Business under the Franchise Agreement within 30 days after completing the Training Program. Your initial marketing purchase includes business cards and the time and cost to establish an online presence by creating a Google Business Profile, social media business accounts on various platforms (such as LinkedIn), online media campaigns, the initial SEO (search engine optimization) campaign, and paid advertising. Although you are not required to allocate a certain amount to initial marketing, we highly recommend that you spend this minimum amount within the initial 90 days of opening to promote and market your business; Franchisees are not limited to this amount, and the total amount may vary based on your Territory size, the marketing that you select, and the duration of your marketing efforts. We recommend that you actively promote the opening of your Business through both online and offline approved marketing channels, such as hosting and attending local events, offering educational programs, participating in local associations and organizations, including your local Chamber of Commerce, and the costs associated with joining local business associations. You may elect to retain the services of a marketing agency, or an independent marketing consultant or employee to assist in marketing and promoting the business; provided, however, that any third-party marketing individual and/or agency must comply with our recognized marketing/advertising standards and guidelines, including those that govern the approved use of our Mark, marketing approval, etc. as outlined herein and in the Operations Manual. The estimates in this Section include the purchase of an initial Leads Contact List, as identified in

QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
AccountingItem 6

7 CMIT Solutions, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document | 2026 Type of Fee(1) Amount Due Date Remarks Additional attendees or $2,000 per person; subject to Before training, Payable if more than 3 replacements - Initial increase if our costs increase but no later than 7 persons attend initial training days upon training, even if they issuance of an attend the same session, invoice or if you hire a replacement manager or Managing Owner Software enhancements Will vary depending on the type As incurred We or a third party may of enhancement develop customized software configurations. We may make available to you any enhancements developed, for which we may charge a reasonable fee Software &Technology Technology Fee: $200 per month Monthly You are required to use (7) fees specific platforms and Autotask: $84 per month third-party software to minimum; $42 per month, per operate your Business. additional user; $65 one-time set- We will invoice you, and up fee you will pay us directly Office 365: $19.32 for E3 license for this software (with QuickBooks Online: $90/month certain exceptions) (8) All stated costs are current fees and subject to increase if costs increase; we reserve the right to modify this list with notice(8) Managed Services Cost of RMM (Remote Monitoring and As incurred. The RMM, MDR, and Goods Revenue Management) and AV AV fee is payable only if (Antivirus): Between $3 - $6 per you have workstations workstation per month and up to and servers under remote $30 per server per month under management. We highly management, but could increase if recommend that your costs increase business device use all of these services. MDR (Managed Detection and Response): $5.75 per workstation per month Additional Leads Contact Average of $1,500 to $2,500, but As incurred You may obtain List may vary based on the number of additional SBE contacts at contracts purchased an additional cost during your franchise term Renewal fee $5,000 Upon renewal Payable if you qualify to renew your franchise rights, satisfy all renewal terms and conditions, and sign our then-current franchise agreement

QuoterQuoter
Industry softwareItem 11

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Autotask Fundamentals - Documentation Fundamentals - Operational Excellence CMIT STACK - Intermedia Training - Cyberhoot Training - 1Password Training - Hat.Ai Certification - Product Training - Solutions Building - Quoter Training - CMIT Security Programs OPERATIONS/ SERVICE DELIVERY - Strategy Management for IT Services - Financial Management - Service Portfolio Management - Business Relationship Management - Technology Provision Review Virtual Week 2: 15-20 hours, but this may differ MARKETING for each - Marketing Overview individual - Digital Marketing Explained - Content Strategy - CMIT Brand Guide - CMIT Messaging - The Ideal Customer 28 CMIT Solutions, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document | 2026 - The Marketing Playbook - Monthly Campaign Assets Tutorial - Marketing Support - Print Portal - Zoominfo - Campaign Assets and Branding - Overview of Social Media Chanels - AI-Powered Marketing - Digital Overview - Local Marketing & Networking - CMIT Community Launch

TwitterX
MarketingItem 11

As we continue to develop strategies for taking advantage of the benefits the Internet may offer, you must participate in those activities. Upon 60 days’ prior notice, you must participate in, and contribute a proportionate share of, any future Internet activities that we may establish for the System. We have the right to approve all social media postings (including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yelp, etc.) related to your Business. Upon our request, you must immediately take down a social media posting, no matter the reason. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.3)

YelpYelp
MarketingItem 11

As we continue to develop strategies for taking advantage of the benefits the Internet may offer, you must participate in those activities. Upon 60 days’ prior notice, you must participate in, and contribute a proportionate share of, any future Internet activities that we may establish for the System. We have the right to approve all social media postings (including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yelp, etc.) related to your Business. Upon our request, you must immediately take down a social media posting, no matter the reason. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.3)

ZoomInfoZoomInfo
MarketingItem 11

OPERATIONS/ SERVICE DELIVERY - Strategy Management for IT Services - Financial Management - Service Portfolio Management - Business Relationship Management - Technology Provision Review Virtual Week 2: 15-20 hours, but this may differ MARKETING for each - Marketing Overview individual - Digital Marketing Explained - Content Strategy - CMIT Brand Guide - CMIT Messaging - The Ideal Customer 28 CMIT Solutions, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document | 2026 - The Marketing Playbook - Monthly Campaign Assets Tutorial - Marketing Support - Print Portal - Zoominfo - Campaign Assets and Branding - Overview of Social Media Chanels - AI-Powered Marketing - Digital Overview - Local Marketing & Networking - CMIT Community Launch

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

24 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 7 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You must obtain and use the Technology System that we periodically specify.

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

We have independent, unlimited access to all information and data in your Technology System.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You agree to prepare and furnish to us, within thirty (30) days after the end of each of your fiscal quarters, a statement of profit and loss and a balance sheet for the Business for the preceding fiscal quarter.

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

We are currently an approved supplier or the only approved supplier of certain technology solutions for CMIT Solutions Businesses, which we acquire through third parties.

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 11

We have established an elected Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) to advise us in the formulation, development, and production of marketing, advertising, and promotion programs.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 11

We may periodically modify specifications for and components of and/or the technologies and functions for, the Technology System, and these modifications and/or other technological developments or events may require you to purchase, lease and/or license new or modified equipment, hardware, software, and other…

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

3767910.71

Item 8

During our 2025 fiscal year, we derived $3,767,910.71 in revenue from selling these technology solutions to CMIT Solutions Business franchisees, representing 31.64% of our total 2025 revenue of $11,907,951.55.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

Some of our approved suppliers pay us a rebate based on franchisee purchases, ranging from approximately 1% to 10% of franchisee purchases.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

90

Item 8

We estimate that your purchase of supplies, materials, equipment (including the Technology System), and other products and services from approved suppliers or according to our specifications will represent approximately 90% of your overall purchases in establishing and operating your Business.

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

If you want to use any Operating Assets or other products or services for or at the CMIT Solutions Business that we have not yet evaluated, or purchase or lease any Operating Assets or other products or services from a supplier or distributor that we have not yet approved (for Operating Assets or other products and…

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You acknowledge that between you and us, we have the sole right to the interest in all telephone numbers and directory listings associated with any Marks

Franchise management

Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

you agree to at all times maintain a passing client satisfaction rating, as determined by client satisfaction surveys that we may conduct in accordance with the procedures described in the Manual.

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Item 9

Inspections and audits FA Sections 8.11 and 10.4 Item 6 t.

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 1

We reserve the right to improve, further develop, and otherwise modify or periodically change the System (or any component thereof), Marks, and Manual from time-to-time.

Marketing

Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?

Yes

Item 11

You may not develop, maintain or authorize any other website, other online presence or other electronic medium (such as mobile applications, kiosks and other interactive properties or technology-based programs) that mentions or describes you, the Business or its products or services or that displays any of the Marks.

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Item 11

You must spend at least $2,500 per month on local advertising, or $30,000 per year promoting your Business through our approved marketing programs, but we have the right to change our minimum local advertising requirements due to economic or other factors.

Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?

Yes

Item 11

We may designate local advertising markets and, if we do, you must participate in and contribute to the cooperative or local marketing group responsible for coordinating advertising and marketing programs in your designated local advertising market (the “Cooperative”).

Operations

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

If required, you must purchase or lease Operating Assets or other products and services only from suppliers or distributors that we designate or approve, which may include or be limited to us or our affiliates.

Payments

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Item 6

You must pay the Royalty, MDF Contribution, minimums, and other amounts due under the Franchise Agreement or any related agreement between us (or our affiliates) and you by electronic funds transfer (EFT).

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Item 11

(Franchise Agreement, Section 3.1) Within 90 days of operation, you must agree to hire or retain the services of a qualified technician to perform services on behalf of the Franchised Business.

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You must obtain and use the Technology System that we periodically specify.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

We have independent, unlimited access to all information and data in your Technology System.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Item 6

Additional training The then-current fee Before training, Includes technician programs but no later than 7 training, or if we require days upon or offer additional issuance of an training programs or invoice consulting services

Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

Yes

Item 11

This includes our requirement for you to attend and pay for our annual convention.

The filing answers no to 3 questions
  • Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
  • Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Franchise agreement
  • Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement

The vendor opportunity at CMIT Solutions

CMIT Solutions operates 304 units, 297 of them franchised, in the professional services segment. Item 19 of the FDD includes a financial performance representation of 2025 gross revenues for franchised outlets open 24 months or more, in which the 74 franchisees with one outlet averaged $516,821. Franchised outlets grew 9.2% year over year, and CMIT Solutions is part of Encore Acquisition.

Who controls software purchasing

Franchisees must subscribe to and use the Autotask web-based back-office software program in operating the business, and upon CMIT's request must enter into a software license agreement for any proprietary software CMIT may provide. A remote management platform must be purchased only from CMIT's approved suppliers, alongside an initial business package that includes logo wear and a laptop.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

Autotask is mandated for back-office operations. The required Technology System also runs Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks Online, and Adobe Acrobat Standard on a laptop with the professional version of Microsoft Windows or macOS. The FDD also names Facebook, Google Business Profile, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Quoter, and Twitter.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list; CMIT is currently an approved or the only approved supplier of certain technology solutions, and some approved suppliers pay CMIT a rebate of roughly 1% to 10% of franchisee purchases. Renewal offers an additional 10-year term for franchisees in compliance who sign the then-current agreement and pay a renewal fee.

How to read the CMIT Solutions FDD

The embedded viewer below carries CMIT Solutions' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, including the Item 8 and Item 11 language summarized above.

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Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

CMIT Solutions, answered from the filing

CMIT Solutions' headquarters mandates Autotask and controls the remote management platform through its approved-supplier program. President and CEO Roger Lewis and CFO Michael Murphy are named in the filing; vendors should route a pitch through corporate rather than the 22 mapped operators.
Franchisees must subscribe to and use Autotask for back-office operations, and must purchase a remote management platform only from CMIT's approved suppliers. The Technology System must also run Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks Online, and Adobe Acrobat Standard; the FDD also names Facebook, Google Business Profile, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Quoter, and Twitter.
304 total units, 297 franchised and 7 company-owned, in the professional services segment, with TX, WI, NY, CA, and PA carrying the largest concentrations of mapped operators.
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list, with CMIT as the currently approved or only approved supplier of certain technology solutions; some approved suppliers pay CMIT a rebate of roughly 1% to 10% of franchisee purchases, and franchisees may propose an alternative supplier for approval.
The term runs 10 years, and franchised outlets grew 9.2% year over year. Renewal offers an additional 10-year term if franchisees are in compliance, sign the then-current agreement, and pay a renewal fee — a window for technology contract conversations.
The embedded PDF viewer below carries CMIT Solutions' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, including the Item 8 and Item 11 language summarized above.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

22 operators run 22 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit22

Top states by locations

TX3
WI3
NY2
CA2
PA2

Ownership

The portfolio behind CMIT Solutions

Ownership: encore acquisition.

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