How many UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE has 376 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1997.

Is UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE a good franchise to buy?

UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 376+ locations. 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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UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

United Country Real Estate franchises enable operators to conduct real estate brokerage and auction businesses at a single location using the United Country Real Estate Licensed Marks. Franchisees primarily focus on listing, selling properties, conducting auctions, and handling leases for residential and commercial clients in small cities, towns, and rural locales. The business model involves initial investment fees, ongoing royalties based on transaction values, and franchisor-provided support including marketing materials, training, leads, and software access.

FDD Year:

376locations

$21K–$33K

Since 1997

Real EstateKansas City, MOFive D I, LLCwww.unitedcountry.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$20,000

Initial Investment

$21,075 – $32,925

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$449 – $1,150

6% to 12% royalty + $49.50/mo affiliation fee + $400/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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How UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Real Estate Brokerage (ranked #2 of 22)
Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Current	$21K – $33K	$20K	6.0%	376
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 22 franchises	$47K – $283K	$25K	5.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 22 Real Estate Brokerage 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

1TX

2MO

3AR

4OK

5TN

6CO

7MT

8NC

9KY

10FL

11KS

12IA

13VA

14WI

15AZ

+29 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

323 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases5

Primarily putative class actions alleging antitrust violations and anticompetitive behavior, involving franchisees and the parent company.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE franchise ranges from $21,075 to $32,925. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.