How many ENGEL & VOLKERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ENGEL & VOLKERS has 223 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 223+ 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.

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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.

FDD Year:

223locations

$109K–$341K

Since 2006

Real EstateNew York, NYPermira VII Inv. Platform S.à.r.lwww.evrealestate.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Initial Investment

$108,690 – $340,592

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

6% royalty + 2% ad fund

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	$109K – $341K	$35K	6.0%	223
Century 21 Real Estate LLC	$35K – $279K	$25K	6.0%	1,734
Century 21 Real Estate	$36K – $286K	$25K	6.0%	1,685
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY	$47K – $332K	$25K	6.0%	672
ERA	$33K – $260K	$25K	6.0%	444
ERA	$34K – $267K	$25K	N/A	434
Real Estate Brokerage Average 22 franchises	$48K – $286K	$24K	5.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 22 Real Estate Brokerage franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2CA

3MT

4CO

5MA

6TX

7WA

8WY

9AZ

10GA

11MN

12NV

13NY

14OR

15UT

+26 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

189 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases7

Includes class action lawsuits related to antitrust and commission disputes, a breach of contract and encroachment dispute, a fraud and interference dispute, a dispute over 'no-poach' provisions, and two disputes concerning alleged misrepresentations and breach of contract related to franchise sales.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ENGEL & VOLKERS franchise ranges from $108,690 to $340,592. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.