Valbridge Property AdvisorsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Valbridge Property Advisors franchise requires a total initial investment of $70K – $164K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $70K – $164K
- 46th pct Real Estate
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 25th pct Real Estate
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 0
- 0th 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
Bottom line
- Total investment $70K – $164K including a $25K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 60/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Valbridge Property Advisors Franchising System, LLC
- Parent company
- Valbridge Property Advisors, Inc.
- Predecessor
- of our parent is Cambridge Property Advisors
- Prior franchisor entity
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 11602 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 102, Orlando, Florida 32825
- Auditor
- Moss, Krusick & Associates, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $3.5M
- vs $3.0M prior year
Overview
About
Valbridge Property Advisors franchisees provide commercial real estate valuation, advisory, and consulting services to institutional and private clients. Franchisees typically operate as independent appraisers and consultants, managing client relationships, conducting property valuations, and delivering market analysis reports. Revenue is generated through service fees and depends heavily on local market demand and franchisee's professional credentials.
- CEO
- Pledger M. “Jody” Bishop, III
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2013
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 0
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 17 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $25K | $25K | |
| Initial Technology Feenot refundable | $5K | $5K | |
| Professional Liability Insurance Premium | $921 | $38K | |
| Deductible Reserve Contribution Fee | $23 | $976 | |
| Datappraise Startup Fees and Database Services and Conversion Costs | $5K | $20K | |
| Cost Reduction Payment | $3K | $4K | |
| Third-Party Real Estate Database License | $320 | $400 | |
| Leasehold Improvements, Fixtures and Signage | $1K | $5K | |
| Rent/Lease | $0 | $5K | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $500 | |
| Insurance | $3K | $6K | |
| Furniture and office equipment, including computer system | $5K | $10K | |
| Licenses and Permits, Dues and Subscriptions | $250 | $500 | |
| Legal Review and Accounting | $2K | $3K | |
| Travel, Lodging, Meals, Etc. for Initial Training | $3K | $5K | |
| Supplies and Marketing Materials | $3K | $5K | |
| Additional Funds | $15K | $30K | |
| Total initial investment | $70K | $164K |
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
- $70K – $164K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $15K – $30K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $27,500 per year plus 3.5% of Adjusted Gross Revenue in e…
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 3.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $5K |
| Training fee | $1K |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $6K |
| Inventory (initial) | $3K – $5K |
| Total fee load | 3.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Real Estate averages
How Valbridge Property Advisors Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 0
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- N/A
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
No multi-year history disclosed and no opening/closing activity in the last reporting year.
Item 20 · 33 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.
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
High-risk franchise with going concern issues, zero disclosed units, profitability data gaps, litigation history involving fiduciary breaches, and unclear franchisor financial stability.
Litigation (Item 3)
1 case reference(s): 0 pending, 3 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $70,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Moss, Krusick & Associates, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE — indicates potential financial instability or operational uncertainty at franchisor level
- 02MEDZero disclosed units with unknown growth trajectory suggests either brand is new/unproven or experiencing contraction
- 03HIGHLitigation history: settled lawsuit ($70,000) involving fiduciary duty breach and intentional interference with franchise sale raises governance concerns
- 04MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosure (missing Item 19) prevents ROI validation and suggests franchisor may lack franchisee profitability data
- 05MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk between franchisees in same market
- 06MINORHigh royalty burden: $27,500 fixed annual fee plus 3.5% of revenues above $725K creates break-even pressure on lower-performing units
- 07MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (typical 10 years), creating renewal/stability uncertainty
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Territory type | Specified geographical area |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
1 case reference(s): 0 pending, 3 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 13 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Datappraise / V-Bridge
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Datappraise / V-Bridge
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
57 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Valbridge Property Advisors · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Valbridge Property Advisors franchise?
The total investment to open a Valbridge Property Advisors franchise ranges from $70K – $164K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Valbridge Property Advisors franchise owners earn?
Valbridge Property Advisors does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Valbridge Property Advisors's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Valbridge Property Advisors (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.
Is Valbridge Property Advisors a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Valbridge Property Advisors as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 60 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.