Brands tracked
223
Across 8 franchise categories
Coldwell Banker
A Anywhere Real Estate franchise
Founded 1906 · Franchising since 1950
Coldwell Banker, a Anywhere Real Estate franchise, operates in the real estate sector with 3,000 total locations and has been franchising since 1950. Ongoing royalties are 6.0% of gross sales plus a 2.0% advertising fund contribution. Data sourced from public FDD filings (2024).
Investment Overview
Investment Range — – $300K
Revenue Data (Item 19)
Item 19 Not Disclosed
This franchisor did not provide financial performance data in their FDD. This is common — disclosure is optional.
Network Size & Growth
3,000
Total Locations
3,000
Franchised
+100
Opened (Last Year)
Net Growth Rate
Year-over-year unit change
100 locations closed in the last reporting year
Quick Facts
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Subsector
- residential
- Founded
- 1906
- Franchising Since
- 1950
- Headquarters
- NJ
- FDD Year
- 2024
- Item 19
- Not Disclosed
Important Notice
Data sourced from publicly available FDD filings. Not financial advice. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What the Coldwell Banker FDD Reveals
Coldwell Banker, a Anywhere Real Estate franchise, has been franchising since 1950 — 44 years after the concept was founded in 1906 , currently with 3,000 total locations in the real estate sector, headquartered in NJ. Investment figures are not uniformly disclosed in the summary-level data shown above; prospective franchisees should request the full FDD for a complete Item 7 cost breakdown.
Ongoing royalties run 6.0% of gross sales with an additional 2.0% national advertising fund contribution, bringing the combined ongoing cost to 8.0% of every dollar in sales. Notably, Coldwell Banker does not disclose financial performance (Item 19) in its FDD. That is common (Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule) but it puts the burden on prospective buyers to survey existing franchisees (Item 20 contact list), model unit economics from public comparables, and demand validated profit-and-loss data before signing.
Network size has held steady year-over-year, which typically means new openings and closures are roughly offsetting — a stability pattern that can mask underlying churn. Before committing capital, triangulate this summary against the full FDD, a franchise attorney's review, and direct conversations with five or more current and former franchisees from Item 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Coldwell Banker franchise cost?
Investment details for Coldwell Banker are available in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Contact the franchisor directly for current costs.
What is the ROI for a Coldwell Banker franchise?
Coldwell Banker does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. ROI varies significantly by location, market, and operator. Contact existing franchisees for firsthand financial information.
How many Coldwell Banker locations are there?
Coldwell Banker has 3,000 total locations (3,000 franchised). The network is growing at 0.0% year-over-year.
What are the ongoing fees for a Coldwell Banker franchise?
Coldwell Banker charges a 6.0% royalty on gross sales. There is also a 2.0% advertising fund contribution. These ongoing fees are in addition to the initial franchise investment. Actual total ongoing costs vary by location — franchisees should review Items 6 and 7 of the FDD for complete fee details.
Is Coldwell Banker a good franchise to buy?
Whether Coldwell Banker is a good investment depends on multiple factors including your financial situation, market conditions, and business goals. The network is growing at 0.0% year-over-year. Key due diligence steps include reviewing the full FDD, speaking with current and former franchisees (Item 20), validating financial claims, and consulting a franchise attorney.
Where does PlainFranchise get its data?
Franchise data is sourced from publicly available Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and public filings. FDDs are required by the FTC Franchise Rule and contain standardized financial and operational information. Industry benchmark context draws on U.S. Census Bureau business statistics. Data is for informational purposes only and should be verified with the franchisor before making investment decisions.
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FDD Brands Tracked
223
Across 15 franchise sectors
Median Investment
$250K
Typical total initial investment
Avg Royalty Rate
6.2%
Of gross revenue (FDD Item 6)
Data source
FDD filings
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Avg royalty rate
6.2%
Weighted median across all categories
Data completeness 91.0%
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