How Much Does a CMIT Solutions Franchise Cost?

A new single-territory CMIT Solutions Business has a disclosed Total Estimated Initial Investment of $106,450 to $159,450. A two-unit commitment under the Multi-Unit Agreement has a disclosed total of $143,425 to $201,675. Both figures come from CMIT Solutions, LLC's April 27, 2026 U.S. Franchise Disclosure Document and exclude commercial real estate costs.

Key cost figures

The 2026 Item 7 total is the sum of six disclosed cost categories. Additional Funds and the Initial Fee and Territory Fee create most of the range. Real property and leasehold improvements are expressly excluded because CMIT Solutions, LLC does not require an outside office.

Initial Fee and Territory Fee

The Initial Fee is $49,950 for a Territory with 3,000–3,500 eligible small business establishments, or $54,950 for 3,501–4,000. Above 4,000, the Territory Fee is $11 per additional eligible establishment, normally capped at 500 additional establishments and $5,500.

Training expenses

The $2,500–$4,000 estimate covers travel, lodging, meals, wages, and related expenses for the franchisee and employees attending the Training Program.

Initial marketing

The $12,000 estimate covers launch-related marketing and includes the initial Leads Contact List. The FDD recommends using this minimum during the initial 90 days; qualifying spending may count toward the local marketing requirement.

Additional Funds

The $38,500–$78,500 reserve covers six months of business expenses not listed separately, including licenses, payroll, taxes, insurance, convention attendance, communications, technology, bookkeeping, furniture, recruitment, extra marketing, and remote monitoring costs.

The two-unit total adds a discounted fee for the second Territory and another $12,000 initial marketing commitment to the complete single-unit range. The 2026 Item 7 arithmetic reconciles exactly.

The largest fixed payment is due when the Franchise Agreement is signed, but the full Item 7 amount is not paid on one date. Other costs arise before training, during training, around launch, and throughout the first six months.

1. At signingPay the nonrefundable Initial Fee and any Territory Fee. A multi-unit buyer also pays the discounted Initial Fee and Territory Fee for each additional awarded Territory when signing the Multi-Unit Agreement and first Franchise Agreement.
2. Before or during trainingPurchase the initial Leads Contact List, obtain the Business Management and Technology System before training, pay the accounting setup during training, and incur travel, lodging, meals, and wage costs. Any initial-training attendee above the three included people costs $2,000 per person.
3. At launch and during the first 90 daysIncur the $12,000 initial marketing commitment. The FDD requires the Business to be prepared to operate within 30 days after completing the Training Program and no later than 120 days after signing.
4. During the first six monthsUse the included $38,500–$78,500 Additional Funds allowance for payroll, insurance, licenses, technology, bookkeeping, recruitment, convention costs, and other operating expenses.
5. After the Royalty Commencement DatePay the Royalty Fee and MDF Contribution on the disclosed GPS Revenue basis. The Royalty Commencement Date is within 30 days after training completion and no later than 120 days after signing.

The principal continuing charges are the Royalty Fee, MDF Contribution, local marketing expenditure, Technology Fee, required software charges, managed-services costs, and annual convention expense. Several are percentage-based or usage-based, so the FDD does not provide one fixed annual total.

Item 6 contains several charges that apply only after a specific event, default, transfer, renewal, or extra service. They should not be added automatically to the startup total, but they can become material during the Franchise Agreement term.

• Extra training and consulting$2,000 per initial-training attendee above three or for a replacement manager or Managing Owner; other additional training uses the then-current fee, and customized software enhancements vary.
• Additional Leads Contact ListAn average of $1,500–$2,500 as incurred, depending on the number of contacts purchased.
• Renewal$5,000 upon a qualifying renewal, plus possible replacement or refurbishment of equipment, supplies, and materials to meet then-current standards.
• Transfer$15,000 to a new franchisee, $8,000 to an existing trained franchisee, or $1,000 for an additional convenience-of-ownership transfer; actual broker or finder charges may also be reimbursable.
• Death or disability managementA variable management fee if CMIT Solutions elects to manage the Business; the FDD recommends a reserve estimated at a minimum of 20% of monthly revenue for 90–120 days, in addition to Royalty and MDF payments.
• Late or failed paymentsInterest at 18% annually or the highest lawful rate; NSF charges are the greater of the bank charge or $100, then $200, then $400 for subsequent occurrences, subject to law.
• Reporting and complianceLate-reporting fees are $100, $200, then $400; the current Non-Compliance Fee is $500 per occurrence.
• Insurance procurementPremiums plus a minimum $250 administrative fee when the franchisor obtains insurance because required coverage or proof was not maintained.
• Unauthorized domain or Marks useA minimum $1,500 per violation, plus a possible additional $150 for each 30-day period of continued noncompliance after notice.
• Collection, indemnification, and auditActual collection and defense costs may apply. Audit costs become payable if an audit finds more than a 2% understatement of GPS Revenue, any underreported sales, or specified noncompliance.

The current official CMIT Solutions investment page, checked July 18, 2026, lists a $100,000–$150,000 liquid cash requirement and an approximate $350,000 net worth requirement. These are candidate-screening figures, not additions to the Item 7 total.

Total Initial Investment

The $106,450–$159,450 Item 7 estimate for opening and funding a single CMIT Solutions Business through its first six months, excluding commercial real estate.

Liquid Capital

Cash or assets that can be converted to cash. The official website's $100,000–$150,000 range is not the same as the total investment and does not state that all funds must be non-borrowed.

Net Worth

Assets minus liabilities. The approximately $350,000 website threshold is not cash available to pay opening costs.

Personal Guarantee

If the franchisee is an entity, each direct or indirect owner with a 20% or greater interest must sign the Guaranty attached to the Franchise Agreement.

Item 10 states that CMIT Solutions, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee a note, lease, or obligation. The official website discusses third-party financing routes, but lender approval, collateral, equity contribution, and post-closing liquidity remain separate underwriting questions.

Does the veteran discount reduce the whole investment?

No. The 2026 FDD provides a one-time 20% discount on the Initial Fee for qualifying veterans or members of the Armed Forces through VetFran. The discount applies to the Initial Fee, not the Territory Fee, training expenses, initial marketing, technology, accounting setup, Additional Funds, or ongoing fees. CMIT Solutions may require eligibility evidence, and discounts or incentives may not be combined. The brand is also listed by the International Franchise Association.

The Item 7 range is complete only within its stated assumptions. A buyer's actual cash requirement can change materially if the Business uses commercial premises, hires more staff, purchases extra technology, carries higher insurance costs, or borrows part of the investment.

• Commercial premisesRent, purchase price, deposits, construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements, fixtures, and decorating are excluded. The official CMIT Solutions business model page also describes the service model's lower-overhead structure, but local premises costs require separate verification.
• VehiclesItem 7 assumes the franchisee and employees already have suitable vehicles. No replacement or acquisition allowance is included.
• InventoryThe FDD states that this service business has no opening inventory acquisition cost.
• Debt costsFinance charges, interest, and debt-service obligations are excluded from Item 7.
• Insurance and local compliancePremiums, business licenses, permits, taxes, payroll, and local regulatory expenses sit within the Additional Funds estimate but can vary by jurisdiction and staffing plan.
• Approved suppliers and technologyCMIT Solutions estimates that purchases made from approved suppliers or to System Standards represent approximately 90% of overall purchases in establishing and operating the Business. Software specifications and prices may change with notice.

The central cost question is not only whether a buyer can fund the Item 7 range. It is whether the buyer can fund the correct Territory, preserve the required liquidity, absorb percentage-based and minimum monthly fees, and cover any premises or staffing choices outside the FDD assumptions.

• Confirm the Territory countObtain the eligible small business establishment count and the exact Initial Fee and Territory Fee in the proposed Franchise Agreement.
• Separate cash from net worthDocument which assets satisfy the liquid capital screen and how much cash remains after all signing and pre-opening payments.
• Rebuild the six-month reserveMatch the $38,500–$78,500 Additional Funds categories to the planned staffing, insurance, marketing, software, and bookkeeping structure without adding the reserve twice.
• Test the monthly fee floorModel the 7% Royalty Fee, 1.5% MDF Contribution, applicable minimums, $2,500 local marketing requirement, technology charges, and the required EFT bank balance as separate obligations.
• Request the latest disclosureAsk for the most recent FDD and any amendments before signing. The FTC Franchise Rule identifies the 23-item disclosure framework, and the FTC advises requesting updated information before commitment.