How many CHARLES SCHWAB franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, CHARLES SCHWAB has 95 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2011.

Can you get an SBA loan for a CHARLES SCHWAB franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for CHARLES SCHWAB franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for CHARLES SCHWAB franchisees, with an average loan amount of $385,000. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is CHARLES SCHWAB a good franchise to buy?

CHARLES SCHWAB shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

CHARLES SCHWAB

The Charles Schwab Independent Branch franchise enables Independent Branch Leaders (IBLs) to operate a retail branch office under the Charles Schwab brand, offering non-discretionary investment advice and access to approved financial products and services such as mutual funds, ETFs, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and cash management to retail clients. Franchisees receive a monthly Net Payout calculated from revenue shares on client assets and transactions, adjusted by multipliers based on client type (e.g., new-to-firm, seeded, transitioned) and branch tenure, targeting individual investors seeking personalized financial guidance. The business model is turnkey, with Schwab handling site setup, technology, supervision, and national marketing support.

Locations

$79K–$222K

Investment

Since 2011

Franchising

ServicesWestlake, TXThe Charles Schwab Corporationwww.schwab.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$78,500 – $222,225

Low: $78,500High: $222,225

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$8,725 – $33,105

Item 6 of FDD

No ongoing royalty or brand advertising fund fees (percentage-based). Key fixed monthly fees include $250 Association Fee + $2,000-$11,000 Sublease Rent + $5,400-$18,800 Facilities Fee + $900-$2,700 Branch Hardware & Connectivity + $175-$355 Insurance per registered rep.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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How CHARLES SCHWAB Compares

Key Insights

Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
CHARLES SCHWAB Current	$79K – $222K	$50K	N/A	95
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 188 franchises	$118K – $284K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.