Franchised by COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE LLC · FDD 2026
Data extracted from COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Coldwell Banker Commercial fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale real estate concept.
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136 CBC outlets
Total units open
135 franchised + 1 company-owned
4 franchised units opened in 2025
Units opened last year
4 franchised units terminated/ceased operations in 2025
Units closed last year
-1 unit (135 franchised at end of 2025 vs. 136 franch
Net unit growth
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwell Banker Commercial | None | $20K | $37K - $741K | 3–5.5% | 134 |
| Coldwell Banker Real Estate Llc D/B/a Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates Similar price | None | $5K | $37K - $741K | 3–5.5% | 135 |
| Re Max Biggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| Itrip Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
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Coldwell Banker Commercial requires a $20,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $37,050–$741,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Coldwell Banker Commercial is franchised by COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. Coldwell Banker Commercial does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.0% to 5.5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenue monthly with minimum $621 and maximum $1,728 per office per month as of January 1, 2026 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Coldwell Banker Commercial has 134 total locations, with 46 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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