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Best Real estate franchises by the FDD numbers
The 5 real estate franchises that clear both bars a buyer should demand: they disclose Item 19 earnings, and their franchised-outlet closure rate beats the category median (FDD Item 20). Ranked by closure rate — lowest first. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial Investors Group · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 2 | Sperry Van Ness | SVN | SVN Commercial Real Estate Advisors · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $33,780 – $129,310 | Medium |
| 3 | SVN · Item 19 ✓ | 0.7% | $33,780 – $129,310 | Medium |
| 4 | Keyrenter Property Management · Item 19 ✓ | 2.6% | $104,625 – $220,279 | Low |
| 5 | PMI | Property Management Inc. | Property Management, Inc. | Property Managment · Item 19 ✓ | 5.3% | $70,125 – $148,000 | Low |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against real estate peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.