Quick Verdict · who it fits
Engel & Volkers Americas fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$109K - $472K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
3.75–6% + 1.5–2% ad
System size (Item 20)
223 +15
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
20+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
7 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•7 Item 3 cases
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3.75–6% + ad fund 1.5–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (3.75–6%)
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Ad fund (1.5–2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
223
Total units open
15
Units opened last year
11
Units closed last year
-14
Net unit growth
net decline from 237 to 223 in 2025
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Engel & Volkers Americas ranks against 80 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
76th pct · of 80 peers
Franchise fee
55th pct · of 80 peers
System size
75th pct · of 80 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $369K
Avg franchise fee
$33K
Avg system size
252
Franchises analyzed
80
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engel & Volkers Americas | Disclosed | $35K | $109K - $472K | 3.75–6% | 223 |
| Homevestors of AmericaSimilar price | Disclosed | $85K | $150K - $477K | 0.8–3% | 862 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| 1st Class CompaniesTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $25K | $31K - $43K | — | 70 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Engel & Volkers Americas requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $108,690–$471,592, per the most recent FDD on file.
Engel & Volkers Americas franchises are sold by ENGEL & VOLKERS Americas INC, 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.
Yes. Engel & Volkers Americas discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% to 3.75% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% to 1.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Engel & Volkers Americas has 223 total locations, with 15 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Engel & Volkers Americas grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Engel & Volkers Americas discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $2,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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