Real Estate franchises: costs, fees and investment
Short answer: Across 116 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $97,161 and the median starting franchise fee is $34,750. The lowest starting investment in this group is Allover Media at $13,445.
Real estate franchises are brokerage, home inspection and property management concepts. Their investment is often low, while agent recruiting and licensing rules shape the business.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $97,161, a median starting franchise fee of $34,750 and a median liquid cash requirement of $25,000, calculated from 116 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 116 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 101 to 116.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zippy Shell | $75,000 to $150,000 | $657,450 to $1,087,450 | $155,000 | 37 |
| My Salon Suite | $50,000 | $675,106 to $1,678,095 | $185,000 | 355 |
| Fulton Grace | $49,500 | $681,500 to $1,535,500 | $180,000 | 4 |
| Regus | $20,000 | $720,500 to $1,562,500 | $185,000 | 796 |
| Phenix Salon Suites | $52,500 | $721,109 to $1,447,969 | $180,000 | 399 |
| COOL BINZ | $59,900 | $734,845 to $1,270,500 | $175,000 | 6 |
| Casiola | $35,000 | $782,498 to $4,041,265 | $320,000 | 2 |
| Image Studios 360 | $64,500 | $832,552 to $1,739,790 | $210,000 | 95 |
| Sola Salon Studios | $60,000 | $1,181,960 to $1,939,349 | $275,000 | 729 |
| Salons by JC | $60,000 | $1,331,200 to $2,043,400 | $300,000 | 164 |
| Velox Valuations | $20,000 | $1,396,000 to $2,703,000 | $345,000 | 1 |
| 1 Percent Lists | $15,000 | $1,731,885 to $2,237,682 | $370,000 | 48 |
| Fueled Collective | $30,000 to $125,000 | $2,016,600 to $14,261,150 | $1,015,000 | 6 |
| KOA | $45,000 | $4,981,000 to $16,421,775 | $1,570,000 | 478 |
| Rise Commercial District | $125,000 | $11,360,500 to $21,073,000 | $2,760,000 | 10 |
| Casago | $14,000 to $112,000 | $60,216,785 to $99,911,224 | $14,030,000 | 42 |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate franchise cost?
Across 116 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $97,161 and the median starting franchise fee is $34,750. The lowest starting investment in this group is Allover Media at $13,445.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $25,000. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
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Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.