Estate 360Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Estate 360 franchise requires a total initial investment of $70K – $107K, including a $45K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $2.4M[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $70K – $107K
- 45th pct Real Estate
- Avg gross sales
- $2.4M
- 23rd pct Real Estate
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 2
- 5th pct Real Estate
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Real Estate · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Real Estate avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 27.4x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $70K – $107K including a $45K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $2.4M/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 45/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Estate 360 Franchising, LLC
- CEO title
- Owner
- Dylan Deaton
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 3485 Sacramento Drive, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, California 93401
- Auditor
- Roos & McNabb CPA's
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Estate 360 appears to operate in the real estate or property services sector. Franchisees likely manage client relationships, coordinate services (possibly property management, sales, or liquidation), and generate revenue through commissions or service fees on gross sales that trigger 7% royalties.
- CEO
- Dylan Deaton
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $6K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $19K | $47K |
| Total initial investment | $70K | $107K |
Source: Estate 360 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$363K
15.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
367%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
3 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $70K – $107K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $6K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $45K – $375K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or Minimum Monthly Royalty F…
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $769 |
| Transfer fee | $20K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $2.4M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Actual
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 41 · small
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Fiscal year the figures cover
- Transparency
- 6 / 5
- vs category median 0 / 5 · above
Compared against 121 Real Estate brands
Revenue is 27.4x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Real Estate averages
How Estate 360 Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 50%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +0.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 0
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Continuity rate
- 100.0%
- Units that stayed open
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Micro-franchise system with insufficient unit count to validate business model, undisclosed profitability metrics, and unprotected territory creates significant risk for franchisee viability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Roos & McNabb CPA's⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 45 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 2 units in system with unknown growth trajectory — extreme concentration risk and inability to validate scalability
- 02MEDNet income not disclosed — cannot assess actual profitability or validate $2.4M average revenue claims
- 03MINORNo protected territory — direct competition risk from other franchisees or franchisor
- 04MINORMinimum monthly royalty requirement creates fixed cost burden regardless of sales performance
- 05MINORFranchise fee of $45,000 combined with $69,500-$107,450 total investment yields unclear capital allocation and potential hidden costs
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory population | 1,000,000 |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 25 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | San Luis Obispo County, California |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 39 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 32 hrs
- Training location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- POS system
- Auction Method
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Auction Method
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Estate 360 · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Estate 360 franchise?
The total investment to open a Estate 360 franchise ranges from $70K – $107K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Estate 360 franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Estate 360 FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $2.4M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Estate 360's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Estate 360 (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 Estate 360 franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Estate 360 has 2 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is Estate 360 a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Estate 360 as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 45 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.