Can you get an SBA loan for a Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchises. Historical data shows 8 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchisees, with an average loan amount of $821,438. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Keller Williams Realty – Market Center a good franchise to buy?

Keller Williams Realty – Market Center shows several positive indicators: established brand with 762+ locations, 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.

Keller Williams Realty – Market Center

Keller Williams Realty, LLC offers franchises for developing and operating KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Market Centers that deliver real estate brokerage services and related support to real estate agents (Associates). The business model revolves around a distinctive system including agent recruitment, profit-sharing plans, Keller Williams University training, and a unique cultural philosophy, with franchisees paying initial and ongoing fees to use the trademarks and system. It targets real estate brokers, salespersons, and consumers seeking residential and commercial real estate services through a network of supported Market Centers.

762

Locations

Since 1987

Franchising

Real EstateAustin, TXTrident Keller Williams Realty Holdings, Inc.www.kw.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

N/A

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

No specific fees detailed in provided FDD text for Items 5-7; narrative mentions reduced Business Center fee (see Item 5, not detailed) and no fees for Expansion program, but lacks numerical data on initial franchise fee, royalties, ad fund, fixed monthly fees, or initial investment table.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Keller Williams Realty – Market Center Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Keller Williams Realty – Market Center Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	762
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.

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

2TX

3GA

4NJ

5NY

6NC

7PA

8VA

9WA

10CO

11MI

12MA

13IL

14OH

15AL

+36 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchisees (2011 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$821,438

Total Volume

$6.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

1,024 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 Cases6

Primarily tortious interference, breach of contract, fraud, RICO, and intentional interference with prospective business advantage claims by former or prospective franchisee principals or owners, including one dispute over franchise transfer approval; most compelled to arbitration.