Renters Warehouse franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Renters Warehouse franchise fee is $1,000 to $10,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $14,819 to $50,405, with about $5,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Renters Warehouse FDD.
What are the Renters Warehouse franchise fees and investment?
The Renters Warehouse franchise requires a franchise fee of $1,000 to $10,000 and a total initial investment of $14,819 to $50,405. 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) | $1,000 to $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $14,819 to $50,405 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $5,000 |
| US locations | 25 |
| Industry | Real Estate (Property Management & Real State) |
| Headquarters | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Franchising since | 2011 |
How does the Renters Warehouse investment compare with other real estate franchises?
Renters Warehouse's minimum investment of $14,819 is at or below the median minimum investment of $97,161 across the 116 real estate franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 111 of the other 115 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $1,000 compares with an industry median of $34,750.
By minimum investment, Renters Warehouse belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Renters Warehouse FDD?
Verify six parts of the Renters Warehouse 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 Renters Warehouse 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 Renters Warehouse?
These real estate franchises have the closest minimum investment to Renters Warehouse:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates | $5,000 to $10,000 | $14,800 to $181,500 |
| Assist-2-Sell | $2,995 | $14,020 to $43,995 |
| Global Business Advisory | $5,000 to $34,900 | $13,744 to $78,844 |
| Lakeplace.com | $10,000 | $16,000 to $114,500 |
| Allover Media | $7,500 to $10,000 | $13,445 to $78,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Renters Warehouse franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Renters Warehouse franchise ranges from $14,819 to $50,405, including a franchise fee of $1,000 to $10,000, 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 Renters Warehouse franchise?
Renters Warehouse lists a minimum of about $5,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Renters Warehouse locations are there?
Renters Warehouse reported 25 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 Renters Warehouse been franchising?
Renters Warehouse started offering franchises in 2011 after the company was founded in 2010.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Renters Warehouse and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Renters Warehouse. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.