Red Barn franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Red Barn franchise fee is $34,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $59,465 to $257,820, with about $20,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Red Barn FDD.
What are the Red Barn franchise fees and investment?
The Red Barn franchise requires a franchise fee of $34,500 and a total initial investment of $59,465 to $257,820. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $34,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $59,465 to $257,820 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 89 |
| Industry | Real Estate (Property Management & Real State) |
| Headquarters | Woodstock, Georgia |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the Red Barn investment compare with other real estate franchises?
Red Barn's minimum investment of $59,465 is at or below the median minimum investment of $97,161 across the 116 real estate franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 73 of the other 115 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $34,500 compares with an industry median of $34,750.
What should you verify in the Red Barn FDD?
Verify six parts of the Red Barn Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Red Barn discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Red Barn?
These real estate franchises have the closest minimum investment to Red Barn:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Valley Real Estate | $5,000 to $15,000 | $58,500 to $206,500 |
| Avenuewest Global | $45,000 | $60,750 to $100,000 |
| Sunbelt | $34,500 to $49,500 | $57,950 to $118,500 |
| City2Shore Real Estate | $35,000 | $61,450 to $161,550 |
| Blue Moon Estate Sales | $24,500 to $57,000 | $57,015 to $113,325 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Red Barn franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Red Barn franchise ranges from $59,465 to $257,820, including a franchise fee of $34,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Red Barn franchise?
Red Barn lists a minimum of about $20,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Red Barn locations are there?
Red Barn reported 89 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Red Barn been franchising?
Red Barn started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2005.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Red Barn and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Red Barn. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.