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Coldwell Banker vs Ideal Automotive Sales

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Coldwell Banker and Ideal Automotive Sales are real estate franchises. Coldwell Banker requires an investment of $34K – $522K while Ideal Automotive Sales requires $164K – $405K. Coldwell Banker has SBA lending data on file with a 16.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Coldwell Banker B (Above Average) and Ideal Automotive Sales D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$34K – $522K
$164K – $405K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$45K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
16.3% (78 loans)
N/A
Total Units
1,900
5
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025