How many SVN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, SVN has 115 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SVN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SVN franchises. Historical data shows 3 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SVN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $253,567. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is SVN a good franchise to buy?

SVN shows several positive indicators: established brand with 115+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), 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.

SVN

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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.

115

Locations

$49K–$124K

Investment

Since 2002

Franchising

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ServicesBrookline, MASVN International Corp. Employee Stock Ownership Trust (SVN ESOT)www.svn.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$48,500 – $124,150

Low: $48,500High: $124,150

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,350 – $1,350

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered production royalty (7% up to $2M gross receipts, 5% to $4M, 3% thereafter) + up to 2% brand fund + $1,200/mo platform fee + $1,800/yr product council marketing fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: 85 franchised outlets operated for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2025, and reported at least one full year of Gross Receipts during the Measured Period (Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025).

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%	115
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 20 franchises	$48K – $298K	$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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SVN franchisees (2021 – 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$253,567

Total Volume

$0.8M

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

119 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 Cases1

Franchisee dispute alleging infringement on geographical exclusivity and inducement of advisors to defect to another franchisee; settled in 2021 with payment and franchise termination.

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 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.