Keyrenter Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Contents

Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Keyrenter fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale real estate concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$119K - $244K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 1% ad

Item 19 median rev

$371k franchised locations

System size (Item 20)

76 +20

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

13+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

1 suit

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$370,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

76

Total units open

20

Units opened last year

3

Units closed last year

17

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Keyrenter ranks against 80 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

82nd pct · of 80 peers

Franchise fee

78th pct · of 80 peers

System size

43rd pct · of 80 peers

Real Estate industry averages

Avg investment

$145K - $361K

Avg franchise fee

$32K

Avg system size

276

Franchises analyzed

80

How Keyrenter stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Keyrenter Disclosed $50K $119K - $244K 7% 76
Real Property ManagementSimilar price Disclosed $70K $99K - $244K 3–7% 450
Re MaxBiggest system None $35K $50K - $337K 2,994
ItripTop-rated in category Disclosed $10K $119K - $153K 4–6.1% 105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Keyrenter franchise cost?

Keyrenter requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $118,750–$244,400, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Keyrenter?

Keyrenter franchises are sold by Keyrenter Franchise LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Keyrenter disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Keyrenter discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $370,760. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Keyrenter charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of monthly Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Revenue or $2 per month per Unit managed, whichever is greater on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Keyrenter locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Keyrenter has 76 total locations, with 20 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Keyrenter grant exclusive territory?

No. Keyrenter does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Keyrenter discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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