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CENTURY 21® vs Keller Williams

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both CENTURY 21® and Keller Williams are real estate franchises. CENTURY 21® requires an investment of $36K – $473K while Keller Williams requires $182K – $336K. On SBA loan performance, Keller Williams has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to CENTURY 21® (11.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates CENTURY 21® A (Top Quintile) and Keller Williams A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$36K – $473K
$182K – $336K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
11.8% (207 loans)
0.0% (12 loans)
Total Units
1,685
773
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1972
1995
FDD Year
2026
2025