Advantage
Real-world operating background
Built from an active roofing operation, not a corporate blueprint or theoretical model. Our systems were built in the field first, then packaged for partners.
Now Accepting Market Partners
We run the company.
You sell the roofs.
Launch or scale a roofing business with the Capital City Roofing brand, systems, training, and AI-powered operating platform. A franchise alternative for qualified operators.
What You Get
Brand. Systems. Training. Support.
Approved partners receive access to the CCR operating infrastructure. Partners focus on sales, production, and market execution.
Advantage
Operator-focused economics
A $15,000 licensing entry and a transparent, capped 5% royalty on collected revenue. Designed to reduce overhead through centralized systems and disciplined processes.
Advantage
Preferred markets
Partners receive preferred market designations with no boundary limitations. We assign markets strategically based on population, demand, and partner capacity.
Advantage
Technology-enabled systems
Access structured workflows, CRM, estimating tools, and AI-powered automation, including 24/7 AI agents that book leads, answer calls, and manage follow-ups.
Advantage
Premium brand & certifications
Operate under a brand with GAF Master Elite, CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier, NRCA membership, Roofing Alliance, and industry affiliations.
Advantage
Centralized operations support
Back-office estimating, supplements, production coordination, and ongoing support from Corporate. Capital City University provides comprehensive training and playbooks.
The Comparison
Licensing vs. Franchising.
A structured comparison between the CCR licensing model and a traditional roofing franchise.
| Traditional Franchise | CCR Licensing | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Cost | $50K–$200K+ | $15,000 |
| Revenue Share | 5–8% uncapped royalty | 5% capped royalty |
| Contract Term | 10-year lock-in | 1-year, auto-renewing |
| Territory Protection | Limited or shared | Preferred markets, no boundaries |
| AI & Technology | Basic CRM | Full tech stack + AI agents |
| Back Office Support | You hire your own | Centralized operations |
| Exit Strategy | Franchise approval required | You own the asset, sell anytime |
The Path
Start to scale in three steps.
From application to market activation, a structured path designed to launch faster.
01
Apply & qualify
Submit your application. We review your market, background, and readiness to ensure mutual fit. Not every applicant is accepted.
02
Onboard & train
Complete the Capital City University training program. Get certified, branded, connected to the tech stack, and territory mapped, typically within 14 days.
03
Activate & build
Begin market outreach with the CCR selling framework, back-office support, and AI-powered lead generation. Focus on pipeline development and team-building.
Why CCR
We're not a startup selling a dream.
We're an active, scaled roofing operation that built the systems first, and now we're licensing them.
2024
Founded May 2024
1,500+
Roofs Replaced Per Year
4
States Served
Dual
GAF & CertainTeed Certified
Top 1%
GAF Master Elite Contractor
Nationwide certification
Active
Real Operating Background
Built from field experience
14 Days
Structured Onboarding
Designed to launch faster
Selective
Partner Qualification
Not every applicant accepted
Built-in Impact
Every roof feeds a child.
For every roof replaced by a Capital City Partner, a portion of proceeds goes directly to local food banks and school lunch programs in that territory. Mandatory for all licensees, the heart of who we are.
Learn about Feeding the FutureFrom Brad
Why we built licensing instead of a franchise
Brad Strawbridge has been quoted in Roofing Contractor and 1851 Franchise on the franchise vs. licensing question. Companion essays explain the decisions behind the platform.
Ready When You Are
Ready to see whether this model is the right fit?
Review the model or start your application. This platform is built for qualified operators.
Capital City Roofing licenses its brand, systems, training, and operating model to approved partners. Partners remain responsible for contractor licensing, insurance, and applicable state and local compliance requirements in their market.
Ready when you are
Join the Capital City Roofing platform.
Review the licensing model, training program, and operating infrastructure. Apply when you're ready.
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