1st Class Real Estate vs FranSave
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both 1st Class Real Estate and FranSave are real estate franchises. FranchiseVerdict rates 1st Class Real Estate C (Average) and FranSave C (Average).
| Metric | 1st Class Real Estate | FranSave |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | N/A | $5K – $12K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | N/A |
| Royalty Rate | No royalty is charged to the Area Representative; the Area Representative earns commissions on Initial Franchise Fees and Royalties of Unit franchisees it recruits (no percentage-of-sales royalty obligation disclosed for the AR business). | Option 1 ($0 fee): 10% of Gross Revenues on first $300,000 annually, plus 1.9% above $300,000. Option 2 ($2,000 fee): $300/month plus 4.9% of Gross Revenues on first $300,000 annually, plus 1.9% above $300,000. |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 18 | 7 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2018 | 2021 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2022 |
Investment Range
N/A
$5K – $12K
Franchise Fee
$25K
N/A
Royalty Rate
No royalty is charged to the Area Representative; the Area Representative earns commissions on Initial Franchise Fees and Royalties of Unit franchisees it recruits (no percentage-of-sales royalty obligation disclosed for the AR business).
Option 1 ($0 fee): 10% of Gross Revenues on first $300,000 annually, plus 1.9% above $300,000. Option 2 ($2,000 fee): $300/month plus 4.9% of Gross Revenues on first $300,000 annually, plus 1.9% above $300,000.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
18
7
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2021
FDD Year
2026
2022