SVN
SVN franchises enable operators to provide commercial real estate brokerage services under the SVN brand, including listing, selling, leasing, purchasing, exchanging, auctioning, and managing commercial properties (excluding most residential), as well as approved ancillary services like mortgage loan brokerage and property management. The business model requires franchisees to use the franchisor's proprietary System, including operating methods, technology platforms, policies, and manuals, while competing in a mature, highly competitive industry influenced by economic conditions. Target customers include sellers, buyers, lessors, tenants, and others seeking commercial real estate services.
Franchise Costs
Tiered production royalties starting at 7% of gross receipts (5% over $2M, 3% over $4M) + up to 2% brand fund + $1,200/mo platform fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 63 franchised outlets that met the criteria for 'Measured Outlets' as of December 31, 2024, after various exclusions.
* The document provides average and median *growth rates* of gross receipts for Measured Outlets but does not provide actual dollar amounts for average gross revenue, median gross revenue, net income, net profit, or EBITDA. Therefore, these fields are set to null. No expense data or profit margins were provided to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SVN Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SVN Current | $49K – $124K | $30K | 7.0% | 126 |
| 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
+27 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SVN franchisees (2021 – 2024)
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
206 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)
Breach of contract, unjust enrichment, promissory estoppel, civil conspiracy, and tortious interference claims by a franchisee alleging infringement on geographical exclusivity and inducement of advisors to defect.
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 SVN franchise ranges from $48,500 to $124,150. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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