THE AGENCY
The Agency franchise enables operators to establish and manage real estate brokerage offices under The Agency® brand, as part of a global network serving high-end real estate buyers and sellers. Franchisees operate from licensed broker offices, leveraging proprietary electronic platforms, innovative advertising, public relations, and operational systems to promote brand standards and client satisfaction. The business model focuses on franchising rights to use trademarks, training, marketing, and support infrastructure for competitive real estate brokerage services.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty starting at 6% (down to 4%) + tiered marketing/technologies fee starting at 1.25% (down to 0.75%) + minimum annual royalty of at least $150,000
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How THE AGENCY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Real Estate Brokerage franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE AGENCY Current | $120K – $896K | $48K | 6.0% | 54 |
| 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
+10 more states
Franchisee Contacts
62 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)
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 THE AGENCY franchise ranges from $119,600 to $896,150. This includes a franchise fee of $47,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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