CRS Franchising

The vendor opportunity at CRS Franchising

CRS Franchising operates in the home services segment with a compact network of 37 total units—36 franchised and 1 company-owned—according to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The average unit volume sits at $530,838.09, and the royalty rate is 7.0%. For software vendors, the addressable market is 36 franchised locations where the franchisor exerts clear control over technology choices. Year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.

The initial franchise term runs 10 years, with two additional 5-year renewal terms available if the franchisee is not in default and has the right to occupy the site. Renewal conditions include executing a new franchise agreement that may contain materially different terms, including different performance standards, fee structures, or increased fees. This structure means the franchisor can reset technology requirements at renewal, creating natural windows for vendor evaluation.

Who controls software purchasing

The 2025 FDD names only one executive: Ashley Taylor-Nock, listed as Agent for Service of Process. No additional officers, technology leaders, or procurement personnel are disclosed. In systems of this size, purchasing decisions typically concentrate at the franchisor level, and the mandated technology list confirms that CRS Franchising exercises top-down control over the software its franchisees use. Vendors should direct outreach to the franchisor's leadership rather than individual operators.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD mandates four specific systems. Assured Restoration Job Software is required, reflecting the brand's focus on restoration services. QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. is mandated, specifically the Franchise version, for financial management. Symbility and Xactimate are also mandated, both widely used in property insurance and restoration for estimating and claims management. No POS system is named in the disclosures. Vendors offering complementary or replacement tools in job management, accounting, or estimating should map their value proposition against this incumbent stack.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the FDD, which typically describes procurement obligations and designated suppliers, contains no extract in the available data. This means the formal procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. However, the existence of four mandated systems signals a franchisor that is willing to specify technology by name.

Renewal timing offers the clearest signal for vendor engagement. The initial 10-year term is followed by two optional 5-year renewal terms. Franchisees must provide written notice of renewal between 6 and 12 months before the current term expires. At each renewal, the franchisor can impose upgraded equipment or software standards. For a system of 36 franchised units, staggered renewal dates mean periodic opportunities to introduce new technology through franchisor mandate.

How to read the CRS Franchising FDD

The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators and available for review in the embedded PDF viewer below. Key items for software vendors include Item 11 (Franchisor's Obligations), which lists the mandated systems named above, and Item 17 (Renewal), which outlines the renewal structure and conditions. Item 8 (Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services) is not extracted in the available data, so vendors should consult the full FDD directly for procurement restrictions. The document provides the factual baseline for any sales conversation with this franchisor.

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