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Best Real estate franchises by the FDD numbers
The 6 real estate franchises that clear both bars a buyer should demand: they disclose Item 19 earnings, and their franchised-outlet closure rate beats the category median (FDD Item 20). Ranked by closure rate — lowest first. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All County · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $87,450 – $119,900 | Low |
| 2 | Commercial Investors Group · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 3 | Sperry Van Ness · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $33,780 – $129,310 | Medium |
| 4 | SVN · Item 19 ✓ | 2.5% | $37,235 – $124,150 | Medium |
| 5 | Real Property Management · Item 19 ✓ | 4.7% | $99,341 – $244,302 | Medium |
| 6 | Keyrenter Property Management · Item 19 ✓ | 5.1% | $118,750 – $244,400 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against real estate peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.