COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC offers franchises for Coldwell Banker Commercial® real estate brokerages that provide commercial real estate brokerage services, including buying, selling, and leasing, from specified locations. The business model involves franchisees paying an initial franchise fee of $20,000 for the first office (or $5,000 for additional offices) and operating under the established brand with support from the franchisor. It targets entrepreneurs and real estate professionals serving commercial property clients such as businesses and investors.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% CMF + $83-$250/mo software maintenance
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE Current | $36K – $546K | $20K | 6.0% | 135 |
| Century 21 Real Estate LLC | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| Century 21 Real Estate | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $46K – $325K | $25K | 6.0% | 666 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
Real Estate Brokerage Average 20 franchises | $48K – $296K | $26K | 5.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Real Estate Brokerage franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+25 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE franchisees (2012 – 2017)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
144 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Disputes with former franchisees involving trademark infringement, collection of unpaid fees and damages, breach of contract, and related counterclaims such as fraud and breach of good faith.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE franchise ranges from $35,500 to $546,200. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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