Alta Cal Tech ServicesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Alta Cal Tech Services franchise requires a total initial investment of $12K – $31K and an ongoing 2.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $12K – $31K
- 3rd pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 2.0%
- 3rd pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 36
- 28th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $12K – $31K including a $0 franchise fee, 2.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 87/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- ALTA CAL TECH SERVICES, INC.
- Parent company
- Hilmar Sire Service, Inc.
- Ultimate parent
- Koepon Holding B.V.
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 12351 Bradbury Road, Ballico, California 95303
- Auditor
- Berger & Company
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- vs $0 prior year
Overview
About
Alta Cal Tech Services franchisees appear to provide technology services, though the specific scope is unclear from available data. Daily operations likely involve client acquisition, technical service delivery, and account management. The low investment suggests a service-based model, possibly IT support, consulting, or managed services.
- CEO
- Kevin Muxlow
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2015
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 6 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphone, Computer Hardware and Software, Equipment, Signage and Supplies | $2K | $2K | |
| Vehicle(s) | $5K | $20K | |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $0 | $1K | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $2K | $3K | |
| Professional Fees | $3K | $5K | |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | — | — | |
| Total initial investment | $12K | $31K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $12K – $31K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $0 – $0
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- N/A
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 2.0%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 2.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $1K |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Total fee load | 2.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How Alta Cal Tech Services Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 36
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 27
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 25%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +0.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Ceased ops
- 22.2%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
This is a micro-franchise with critical transparency gaps, no territory protection, unclear franchisor financial health, and no disclosed unit economics—making it impossible to assess true earning potential or system viability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Berger & Company
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 87 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo financial performance disclosure (Item 19) — impossible to validate ROI claims or typical unit economics
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — suggests potential financial instability at franchisor level
- 03MINOROnly 36 units system-wide — very small franchise with minimal scale and unclear growth trajectory
- 04MINORZero franchise fee is unusual and may indicate difficulty attracting franchisees or weak brand positioning
- 05MINORTerritory completely unprotected — franchisees can compete directly with each other and franchisor
- 06MEDLow royalty rate (2%) combined with no disclosed revenues raises questions about franchisor viability and support quality
- 07MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (typically 10 years) — higher renewal risk and instability
- 08MINORWide investment range ($11,600–$31,400) without clarity on what drives the 170% variance
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 10 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 60 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 60 hrs
- Field support
- 60 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
- Time to open
- 2 mo
- From signing to launch
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Alta Cal Tech Services · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Alta Cal Tech Services franchise?
The total investment to open a Alta Cal Tech Services franchise ranges from $12K – $31K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Alta Cal Tech Services franchise owners earn?
Alta Cal Tech Services does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Alta Cal Tech Services's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Alta Cal Tech Services (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Alta Cal Tech Services franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Alta Cal Tech Services has 36 total units in the United States, including 9 franchised units and 27 company-owned units.
Is Alta Cal Tech Services a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Alta Cal Tech Services as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 87 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.