Coldwell Banker Commercial
Health Score
52 Our derived Health Score (1–100) = growth (30%) + fees (20%) + scale (20%) + transparency (15%) + data quality (15%) no_item19system_shrinkingsmall_system
Investment Range Total estimated initial investment from the FDD, including franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital.
$36K–$734K
Franchise Fee One-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor for the right to operate under their brand.
$0–$20,000
Royalty Ongoing fee paid to the franchisor, typically a percentage of gross revenue, paid weekly or monthly.
6%
Gross Revenue — 6% on first $1M GR/year per office; 3% on GR exceeding $1M/year. Minimum quarterly: shortfall paid if calculated royalty < $7,500/quarter (equivalent to $125K GR/quarter). Commercial Property Management Services: 1.5% of Gross Revenue.
Total Units Total number of franchised and company-owned locations currently operating.
136
-2.2% growth
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Category | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (Conversion Office) | $0 | $105,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (Start-Up Office) | $20,000 | $175,000 |
| Computer Equipment and Electronic Data System | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Signs — Exterior | $700 | $20,000 |
| Office Supplies and Stationery | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Website | $0 | $30,000 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $500 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months — Conversion Office) | $15,000 | $40,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months — Start-Up Office) | $35,000 | $100,000 |
| Total | $35,500 | $733,500 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19).
Unit Growth
| Year | Total Units | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 131 | — | — |
| 2023 | 139 | — | — |
| 2024 | 136 | — | — |
Other Ongoing Fees
| Fee | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Quarterly Royalty | $Shortfall to $7,500/quarter if GR < $125,000/quarter | quarterly |
| Commercial Property Management Fee | $1.5% of Gross Revenue from Commercial Property Management Services | per transaction |
| Global Conference Registration | $$699–$749/registrant | annually |
| Audit Fees | $Past due fees + interest (Prime + 2%); audit costs ($450/day min) if deficiency ≥5% over 3 months | as incurred |
Quick Facts
Fee Burden Combined percentage of gross revenue paid in ongoing fees (royalty + advertising/marketing fund).
8%
royalty + ad fund
Franchised Number of locations owned by independent franchisees, not the franchisor.
135
Company-Owned Locations owned directly by the franchisor. High ratios can signal corporate confidence — or difficulty selling franchises.
1
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Source: FDD filed in MN, 2025. Extracted 2026-04-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Coldwell Banker Commercial a franchise?
- Yes, Coldwell Banker Commercial is a franchise with 136 locations. Prospective owners purchase the right to operate under the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand and system by signing a franchise agreement and paying a franchise fee. The full terms are disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
- How much does it cost to open a Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise?
- The total initial investment for a Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise ranges from $36K to $734K, according to the 2025 FDD. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
- Does Coldwell Banker Commercial disclose franchise earnings?
- Coldwell Banker Commercial does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not publicly disclose revenue or earnings data for franchisees. Prospective buyers should request this information directly from existing franchisees listed in Item 20.
- How many Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise locations are there?
- As of the 2025 FDD, Coldwell Banker Commercial has 136 total units (-2.2% growth rate).