Century 21 Real Estate Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Century 21 Real Estate franchise: $35K–$466K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$35K–$466K
Franchise Fee
$0–$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Gross Revenue (per transaction close); Property Management Services assessed separately at 1.5% of Gross Revenue from Property Management
Ad Fund
0.5%
Monthly Gross Revenue (Brand Marketing Fund — BMF; flat rate for franchisees joined after March 30, 2022)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 0.5% of gross sales |
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