CR3 American Exteriors vs The Shutter House
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both CR3 American Exteriors and The Shutter House are home services franchises. CR3 American Exteriors requires an investment of $77K – $222K while The Shutter House requires $98K – $198K. The Shutter House discloses average revenue of $475K; CR3 American Exteriors does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates CR3 American Exteriors D (Below Average) and The Shutter House A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | CR3 American Exteriors | The Shutter House |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow AverageBelow Average | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $77K – $222K | $98K – $198K |
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $60K |
| Royalty Rate | the greater of 6.0% of monthly Gross Revenue collected or $2,000.00 | greater of 5% of Gross Sales or annual minimum ($12,500 yr 2, $25,000 yr 3+) |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $475K |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 16 | 4 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2022 | 2023 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$77K – $222K
$98K – $198K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$60K
Royalty Rate
the greater of 6.0% of monthly Gross Revenue collected or $2,000.00
greater of 5% of Gross Sales or annual minimum ($12,500 yr 2, $25,000 yr 3+)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$475K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
16
4
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
2023
FDD Year
2025
2025