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Real estate franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
15 real estate franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Realty Executives | 7 | $54,700 – $443,500 | High |
| 2 | ERA | 5 | $34,470 – $266,900 | High |
| 3 | Keller Williams Realty - Market Center | 3 | $183,647 – $336,495 | High |
| 4 | Realty ONE Group | 3 | $47,250 – $227,500 | High |
| 5 | 1 Percent Lists | 2 | $10,370 – $60,560 | Medium |
| 6 | Coldwell Banker Commercial | 2 | $37,050 – $553,700 | High |
| 7 | Market Center | 2 | $182,430 – $335,697 | High |
| 8 | Regional Representative | 2 | $131,000 – $423,500 | High |
| 9 | United Country Real Estate | 2 | $11,450 – $45,945 | High |
| 10 | Epcon Communities | 1 | $3,845,350 – $6,398,350 | High |
| 11 | Howard Hanna Real Estate | 1 | $45,000 – $258,500 | High |
| 12 | Infinium Realty Group | 1 | $29,650 – $67,650 | High |
| 13 | Intero Real Estate Services | 1 | $210,200 – $855,400 | High |
| 14 | Keyrenter Property Management · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $118,750 – $244,400 | Medium |
| 15 | Sotheby's International Realty | 1 | $47,250 – $331,950 | 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, free.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.