How many Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Keller Williams Realty – Market Center has 735 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1987.

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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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

Keller Williams Realty – Market Center shows several positive indicators: established brand with 735+ 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.

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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.

FDD Year:

735locations

$50K–$150K

Since 1987

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Initial Investment

$50,000 – $150,000

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

5% royalty + 2% brand fund

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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How Keller Williams Realty – Market Center Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 77% of Business Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Keller Williams Realty – Market Center Current	$50K – $150K	$30K	5.0%	735
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$114K – $292K	$40K	5.0%	5,487
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
Business Services Average 212 franchises	$126K – $275K	$46K	10.3%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 212 Business Services 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

1CANADA

2NY

3MI

4WA

5CO

6MN

7WI

8NV

9TX

10CT

11IA

12NM

13NJ

14NH

15HI

+37 more states

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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.

8 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

173 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

173 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases16

Primarily class action lawsuits related to antitrust claims concerning broker commissions, disputes over franchise agreements, breach of contract, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations.

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

N/A

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Keller Williams Realty – Market Center franchise ranges from $50,000 to $150,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.