Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise Review

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is graded based on our most recent FDD research!

Franchise Information

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers real estate brokerage services.

How much does a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise cost?

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has a franchise fee of up to $35,000, with a overall initial investment range of $197,210 to $561,000.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Total Investment: $197,210 to $561,000
  • Working Capital: $50,000 to $100,000
  • Royalty Fee: 6.0%

The upfront investment of any franchised business includes several fees. Check out this investment opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to buy a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, such as territory fees, real estate costs, pre-opening marketing, and furniture and fixtures purchases. As a reminder, franchise companies must to provide you with details about all initial fees. These are not only fees that are actually paid, but also commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important item to review is whether the upfront fees are refundable to you or not. The franchise system must disclose what conditions any of the upfront fees are refundable. A franchise must also provide details of a range of fees if their initial fees are not the same within the franchise. A thorough review of the Item 5 initial fees will give you the answers needed to make an informed investment decision this franchise.

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How much can I earn by owning a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchised business?

As with any new business, the franchise owner's salary and the earnings from a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate business depends on a variety of factors. One way to check on the potential revenues or profits earned from a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise investment is to analzye the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. Typically, profits and owner's salary are equitable to the size of the investment and number of locations you buy. Demand for your products, your labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other variables also play a huge role in your bottom line and your personal salary

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How many franchise locations does Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise operate?

As of the 2016 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 294 franchised Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate locations across the United States.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchises in my preferred location?

Based on 2016 FDD data, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has franchised locations in 31 states.

AL
AZ
CA
CT
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
KS
MA
ME
MN
MO
NC
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NY
OH
OR
PA
SC
TX
UT
VA
VT
WA

Based on our research this franchise opportunity is growing into new cities and could be available in your city. While planning your franchise purchase, you always need to be considering what is a good location for my franchise. Review the potential customer base to assess that the area you are looking at has a need or a market for this business.

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Last Reviewed: 2016

Sector: Real Estate

Category: Brokerage

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise INFORMATION

Total Investment
$197,210 - $561,000
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2013
294
2015
294
Ongoing fees
Royalty
6.0%
ad fees
1.0%
# of franchised outlets
294

FAQS

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 18 hours. This includes 18 hours of classroom training, 0 hours of on-the-job training, and N/A hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online N/A
On-the-Job 0
Classroom 18
Total 18

Do they offer Territory Rights?

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate does NOT offer territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise opportunity for important details.

Do they have marketing and technology support in place?

Yes, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.


How long ago did Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate begin franchising?

They began franchising in 2008. The average Brokerage franchise began franchising in 2006.


Does Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offer financing support?

Yes. They offer certain financing options within Item 10 of their FDD.

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