Engel & Völkers Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
- Investment
- $92K – $289K
- Disclosed sales
- not disclosed
- SBA charge-off
- Under 10 loans (8)
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
Engel & Volkers is a luxury residential real-estate brokerage franchise with a global, premium brand. Franchisees run high-end shops recruiting advisors and marketing luxury properties, earning from commissions.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Engel & Völkers franchise requires a total initial investment of $92K – $289K, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. This franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule, and this filing states that it makes none, so no revenue or earnings figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that. FranchiseVerdict grade: B (Above average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Sources, dates and evidence
FDD issued: · Data extracted: · Last cited check: · Staleness risk: medium - issued 12 to 24 months ago; a newer filing is likely on file
Evidence: strong✓ Investment (Item 7)✓ Item 19 status✓ Units and owners (Item 20)✗ SBA loan coverage✓ Litigation (Item 3)✓ Financial statements (Item 21)✓ Franchisor identityhow this is scored5 of 5 headline figures on this page cite a page of the filing.
Overview
- Investment
- $92K – $289K
- 65th pct Real Estate
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 24th pct Real Estate
- Units
- 190
- 64th pct Real Estate
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Real Estate · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Real Estate median · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $92K – $289K including a $35K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSThis franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule, and this filing states that it makes none, so no revenue or earnings figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that.
- RISKVerdict B (Above average), verdict score 59/100 (higher is better).
- GROWTHNegative: net -6 franchised outlets in the latest year (9 opened, 15 closed); 5 signed but not yet open (Item 20).
- DATAThis franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule, and this filing states that it makes none, so no revenue or earnings figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that. Item 20 of the FDD lists current and former franchisees; asking them directly is the standard way to fill this gap.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.
- Parent company
- Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH (E&V Residential)
- FDD Item 1, page 9 of the 2025 FDD
- Ultimate parent
- Permira VII Inv. Platform S.à.r.l
- FDD Item 1, page 9 of the 2025 FDD
- CEO title
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- Stuart Siegel
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 430 Park Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Auditor
- Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $27.9M
- vs $26.2M prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Stuart Siegel
- Headquarters
- NY
- Founded
- 2005
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 40
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 43% above the typical real estate franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown12 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35K | $35K | |
| Training Fees (See Note 2) | $690 | $6K | |
| Training Fee for brokerage manager (See Note 16) | $0 | $2K | |
| Travel and Accommodation Expenses While Training (See Note 3) | $5K | $10K | |
| License and Trade Requirements (See Note 5) | — | — | |
| Furniture, Equipment and Signage (See Note 6) | $15K | $120K | |
| MLS Research/Set Up Fee (See Note 7) | — | — | |
| Advertising (See Note 8) | $4K | $15K | |
| Insurance (See Note 9) | $5K | $8K | |
| Grand Opening (See Note 10) | $5K | $25K | |
| Printing and Promotional Supplies (See Note 11) | $3K | $8K | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months (See Note ) | $20K | $60K | |
| Total initial investment | $92K | $289K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $92K – $289K
- Middle of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- N/A
- Cash you must have on hand
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Middle of category vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Tiered by sales volume · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Training fee | $690 |
| Transfer fee | $3K |
| Renewal fee | $18K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
Engel & Völkers makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD - a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule - so no unit revenue figures are disclosed. The return models need a revenue figure to start from, and the operating costs that turn gross sales into a profit are in no FDD. Enter your own and the calculator runs on your assumptions — nothing here is modelled until you do.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one Engel & Völkers unit return on the cash you put in?
Illustrative category typicals — not sourced to any filing, survey or sample. Replace them with figures from franchisee validation calls before you rely on the output.
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Your modelled return on total invested capital, before any debt financing.
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These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2025 FDD
Financial Performance
No financial performance representation
This franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule, and this filing states that it makes none, so no revenue or earnings figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that.
Item 20 of the FDD lists current and former franchisees; asking them directly is the standard way to fill this gap.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 8.0% (near the Real Estate median).
Disclosure
This franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule, and this filing states that it makes none, so no revenue or earnings figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that. Item 20 of the FDD lists current and former franchisees; asking them directly is the standard way to fill this gap.
Operator retention
System expanding at 8.0% CAGR over 3 years across 190 units — operators are staying and new ones are joining.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Real Estate medians
How Engel & Völkers Compares
Category median of published Real Estate brands that report the figure; the middle half spans the 25th to 75th percentile and n counts the brands behind it. Medians are used because a few very large systems pull an average far from the typical brand. Revenue is disclosed gross sales, not profit.
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 190
- Opened
- 9
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 15
- Terminated
- 3
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 1
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 7.9%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- -3.1%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +8.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
Last fiscal year · Item 20 exits and transfers
- Terminated
- 3
- Not renewed
- 1
- Signed, not yet open
- 5
- 0.03 per open outlet · Item 20 Table 5
- Projected new
- 11
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 40 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- California
- Washington
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
Where the owners are · Item 20 owner list
204 current owners across 39 states; 4 former (terminated, transferred or not renewed) listed separately.
- FL 38
- CA 30
- MT 13
- MA 12
- CO 11
- TX 7
- AZ 6
- GA 6
- NY 6
- AL 5
- MN 5
- NC 5
- +27 more states
Counts only, from the list the franchisor prints in Item 20. Names and phone numbers are for your own due diligence and are not shown here.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 8 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 8
- Loan volume
- $1.2M
- Median loan
- $154K
- average
- Charge-off rate
- Under 10 loans (8)
- Insufficient SBA coverage: 8 loans, rate hidden below 10
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- Under 10 loans (8)
- 5-yr charge-off
- Under 10 loans (8)
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 7
- Defaults
- N/A
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Engel & Völkers presents elevated risk due to shrinking franchisee base, undisclosed financials, active multi-jurisdiction litigation, and regulatory exposure in an inherently cyclical industry.
Why this reads harsher than the B grade: the grade weighs financial health, unit economics, unit growth, scale, legal, and transparency across the whole filing, while this summary lists individual flags without that weighting. The flags are worth checking with current owners; neither is investment advice.
Litigation (Item 3)
Subject: the franchisor is a named party (defendant).
3 pending cases (antitrust class actions re broker commissions: Gibson consolidated / Lopez), 1 pending (EVFL v. EVA breach of contract); 4 concluded cases. Settled Gibson for $6.9M and Lopez for $800K.
Largest disclosed settlement: $6,900,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Total revenues comprise total franchise revenues (franchise royalties, marketing and brand advisor fees, admission fees) of $25,200,315 plus fees from other services of $2,664,353 for FY2024 (consolidated, Engel & Volkers Americas, Inc. and Subsidiary).
ⓘ These are the parent company's consolidated financials (the parent guarantees the franchisor), not this brand's standalone results — the figure reflects the whole corporate group, not this brand alone.
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 59 / 100 verdict
- 01MINORDeclining unit count (-0.8% YoY) signals system contraction and potential franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02HIGHMultiple active litigation streams (antitrust, breach of contract, no-poaching investigation) create legal and operational uncertainty
- 03MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income data (absent Item 19) prevents legitimate ROI assessment and suggests franchisor may be hiding unfavorable unit economics
- 04MINORTiered royalty structure (6% to 3.75%) indicates potential performance-based penalties or variable profitability tiers that may disadvantage newer/smaller franchisees
- 05MEDReal estate brokerage model is commission-dependent and cyclical; vulnerable to market downturns and economic sensitivity
- 06HIGHAntitrust litigation specifically regarding 'broker commission rules' suggests franchisor practices may be under regulatory scrutiny and subject to forced change
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
Litigation case detail9 matters · Item 3
Litigation cases
The franchisor
Pending (3)
Aleandro Lopez, individually and on behalf of similarly situated individuals, v. Engel & Volkers, Engel & Volkers America, Inc., Live & Play LLC d/b/a Engel & Voelkers Chicago, Jennifer Ames Chicago, Inc., d/b/a Ames Group Chicago, Side, Inc., the Keyes Company, and Illustrated Properties, LLC
pendingThird-party plaintiff · filed 2025-04-17 · Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division · 1:25-cv-04207 (consolidated for final approval with Tuccori v. At World Properties, LLC, 1:24-cv-150)
“Aleandro Lopez, individually and on behalf of similarly situated individuals, v. Engel & Volkers, Engel & Volkers America, Inc., Live & Play LLC d/b/a Engel & Voelkers Chicago, Jennifer Ames Chicago, Inc., d/b/a Ames Group Chicago, Side, Inc., the Keyes Company, and Illustrated Properties, LLC (Case No. 1:25-cv-04207) in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.”Page 18 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“The Settlement Agreement includes a total monetary settlement amount of $800,000 to be paid by us into the qualified settlement fund over a period of time. The Court granted preliminary approval of the Settlement on October 15, 2025, and we are currently awaiting final approval.” (page 19)
Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company v. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.
pendingBrought by a franchisee · filed 2025-12-17 · United States District Court for the Southern District of New York · 1:25-cv-10474-LGS
“Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company v. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. (1:25-cv-10474-LGS). On December 17, 2025, Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential LLC (“EVFL”) filed a civil action against Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. (“EVA”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.”Page 19 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Don Gibson, Lauren Criss, John Meiners, and Daniel Umpa, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Association of Realtors, Homeservices of America, Inc., et al. (including Engel & Volkers, Engel & Volkers Americas, Inc.)
pendingThird-party plaintiff · filed 2024 · United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division · 4:23-cv-00788-SRB (consolidation with 4:23-cv-00945-SRB)
“On April 23, 2024 plaintiffs filed a consolidated class action complaint against us and the above named defendants claiming an antitrust conspiracy by and between the National Association of Realtors® (“NAR”) and residential real estate brokerages to increase broker compensation at the expense of property sellers.”Page 18 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“Although we vigorously dispute Plaintiffs’ allegations, we agreed to settle the case on June 18, 2024 and entered into a settlement agreement dated July 12, 2024 (“Settlement Agreement”) that includes a total monetary settlement amount of $6.9 million to be paid by us into the qualified settlement fund.”
Concluded (3)
EVCS, LLC and Amie Streater v. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc., Curtin Stinson, Luxury Tucson, Inc., Turner Associates, LLC, and IRE Inc.
settledBrought by a franchisee · filed 2023-10-26 · District Court, County of El Paso, State of Colorado · 2023CV32068
“EVCS, LLC and Amie Streater v. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc., Curtin Stinson, Luxury Tucson, Inc., Turner Associates, LLC, and IRE Inc., Case No. 2023CV32068 In the District Court, County of El Paso, State of Colorado.”Page 19 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“On November 29, 2024 the plaintiffs and we entered into a settlement agreement by which all claims between plaintiffs and us were settled and we paid to plaintiffs a total amount of $200,000. On January 2, 2025 the court dismissed us with prejudice from the action.” (page 20)
Jessie Rodriguez and Cal American Homes and Realty v. Engel & Volkers Americas, Inc. and Does 100
settledBrought by a franchisee · filed 2021-04-07 · U.S. District Court, The Central District of California · 2:21-cv-02993
“Jessie Rodriguez and Cal American Homes and Realty v. Engel & Volkers Americas, Inc. and Does 100, Case No. 2:21-cv-02993, in the U.S. District Court, The Central District of California, On April 7, 2021 our franchisee, Cal American Homes and Realty, and its owner Jessie Rodriguez, filed a complaint against us alleging fraud, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage,”Page 20 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“On April 27, 2021 the parties entered into a settlement agreement and all claims between them were settled, without any damages being paid.”
In Re: Franchise No Poaching Provisions, State of Washington v. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.
concludedGovernment or regulatory action · filed 2019-08-16 · State of Washington, King County Superior Court · 19-2-25518-8
“In Re: Franchise No Poaching Provisions, State of Washington v. Engel & Völkers Americas,Inc., State of Washington, King County Superior Court, No. 19-2-25518-8, commenced on August 16, 2019.”Page 20 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“The matter was resolved by Engel & Völkers and the Washington State Office of the Attorney General entering into an Assurance of Discontinuance, approved by the King County Superior Court on September 30, 2019.”
Parent, affiliates and predecessor
Concluded (3)
EV Scarsdale Corp. and Jonathan Lerner v. Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y., LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc. and Rauert Peters
settledBrought by a franchisee · Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC; Engel & Voelkers N.Y., LLC (successor in interest to North East); Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc.; Rauert Peters · filed 2011-04-29 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York · Index No. 651169-11
“EV Scarsdale Corp. and Jonathan Lerner v. Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y., LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc. and Rauert Peters, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, Index No. 651169- 11, filed April 29, 2011.”Page 20 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“The remaining claims were settled pursuant to a settlement agreement dated May 29, 2018 between us, the plaintiffs in this action and the plaintiffs in the 2 other actions disclosed in this Item (the “Settlement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, we paid the plaintiffs in the 3 cases a total amount of $125,000.” (page 21)
James Ian Properties Corp., Gary Leveillee and Gordon Dwan v. Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc., and Michael Audet
settledBrought by a franchisee · Engel & Voelkers North East LLC; Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC (successor in interest); Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc.; Michael Audet · filed 2011-06-10 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York · Index No: 651611/11
“James Ian Properties Corp., Gary Leveillee and Gordon Dwan v. Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East, LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc., and Michael Audet, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, Index No: 651611/11, filed June 10, 2011.”Page 21 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“The remaining claims were settled pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated May 29, 2018 between us, the plaintiffs in this action and the plaintiffs in the 2 other actions disclosed in this Item. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, we paid the plaintiffs in the 3 cases a total amount of $125,000.”
Riverside Homes Realty Inc. and Ling Ho v. Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc., Rauert Peters, Michael Audet and Ralph Lenihan
settledBrought by a franchisee · Engel & Voelkers North East LLC; Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC (successor in interest); Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc.; Rauert Peters, Michael Audet and Ralph Lenihan · filed 2011-06-10 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York · Index No. 651608/11
“Riverside Homes Realty Inc. and Ling Ho v. Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Voelkers N.Y. LLC as successor in interest to Engel & Voelkers North East LLC, Engel & Völkers U.S. Holdings, Inc., Rauert Peters, Michael Audet and Ralph Lenihan, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, Index No. 651608/11, filed June 10, 2011.”Page 21 of the 2025 FDD, Item 3
Outcome:“The remaining claims were settled pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated May 29, 2018 between us, the plaintiffs in this action and the plaintiffs in the 2 other actions disclosed in this Item. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, we paid the plaintiffs in the 3 cases a total amount of $125,000.” (page 22)
Item 3 lists the litigation the franchisor must disclose; a matter against a parent, an affiliate or a named officer is not a matter against the franchisor, and pending claims are allegations, not findings.
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Exclusive territory |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | No |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 75 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| RoFR response window | 60 days |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 6 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | NY |
| Litigation count | 9 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
3 pending cases (antitrust class actions re broker commissions: Gibson consolidated / Lopez), 1 pending (EVFL v. EVA breach of contract); 4 concluded cases. Settled Gibson for $6.9M and Lopez for $800K.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 53 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- Virtual web-based platform or at a U.S. location designated by franchisor
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Site selection
- Franchisee selects; franchisor must approve
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Integrated Product Suite
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Integrated Product Suite
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
208 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Engel & Völkers franchise?
The total investment to open a Engel & Völkers franchise ranges from $92K – $289K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Engel & Völkers franchise owners earn?
Engel & Völkers makes no financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD - a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule - so no unit revenue figures are disclosed. Declining to publish one is lawful and is not evidence of how the outlets perform. It does mean that less about this brand can be verified from its filing, and the FranchiseVerdict grade - an editorial assessment, not investment advice - reflects that. Item 20 of the FDD lists current and former franchisees; asking them directly is the standard way to fill this gap.
Who owns Engel & Völkers?
Engel & Völkers is franchised by Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.. Its parent company is Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH (E&V Residential). The ultimate parent named in the FDD is Permira VII Inv. Platform S.à.r.l. Source: FDD Item 1, 2025 filing.
What is Item 19 in the Engel & Völkers FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Engel & Völkers FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is Engel & Völkers's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Engel & Völkers (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Engel & Völkers franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Engel & Völkers has 190 total units in the United States, including 190 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 9 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Engel & Völkers a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Engel & Völkers as a B-grade franchise with a verdict score of 59 out of 100 (higher is better). The grade is a deterministic score built from six weighted dimensions — financial health, unit economics, unit growth, scale, legal, and transparency — then calibrated against SBA loan charge-off rates and FDD age. Transparency is one of the six, so a filing that discloses less scores lower on that dimension than one that discloses more. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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