How many ENGEL & VOLKERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, ENGEL & VOLKERS has 237 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.

Is ENGEL & VOLKERS a good franchise to buy?

ENGEL & VOLKERS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 237+ locations. 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.

ENGEL & VOLKERS

Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. franchises the right to own and operate Residential Real Estate Brokerages focused on marketing upscale residential properties using the proprietary Engel & Völkers System, which includes standardized design, training, marketing support, and a global client referral platform. The business model primarily targets conversion of existing real estate brokerages or new ones with experienced agents in premium markets, granting direct franchises in most U.S. states except where master franchisees hold exclusive rights. The target market is high-end residential real estate buyers and sellers in affluent areas worldwide, with a strong emphasis on luxury properties.

237

Locations

$92K–$289K

Investment

Since 2006

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$91,690 – $288,592

Low: $91,690High: $288,592

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered royalty starting at 6% of gross revenues (decreasing at higher tiers, minimum $60,000 annually) + tiered national marketing & technology fund starting at 2% of gross revenues (decreasing at higher tiers) + $3,025 annual GG Magazine advertisement.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How ENGEL & VOLKERS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 95% of Real Estate Brokerage franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ENGEL & VOLKERS Current	$92K – $289K	$35K	6.0%	237
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

Top States

1FL

2CA

3MT

4MA

5CO

6TX

7NC

8WA

9GA

10NY

11UT

12WY

13AZ

14MN

15NV

+27 more states

Franchisee Contacts

399 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Primarily breach of contract, territory encroachment, and franchise investment law violation disputes with franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ENGEL & VOLKERS franchise ranges from $91,690 to $288,592. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.