Counselor Realty

$CRNLF500 #501
CategoryServices
SubcategoryReal Estate
Locations10
Franchisee Count5
Franchise Fee$7,500
Item 7 Low$22,850
Item 7 Midpoint$64,275
Item 7 High$105,700
Royalty Fees371 per month
Ad / Brand Fund25%
Sold Not Open0
ParentCounselor Holding, Inc.
Founded2026
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business61
Began Franchising2002
HQCoon Rapids, MN
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone612-405-8404
FDD IssuedApril 29, 2026
Last UpdatedOct 11, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Counselor Realty Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage businesses located within a designated geographic territory.

Counselor Realty Franchising, Inc. (Minnesota corporation, incorporated May 2001; commenced franchising 2002) is owned by parent Counselor Holding, Inc., which also owns Counselor Realty, Inc. (operating real estate brokerage since 1964). Leadership: Gayle Miller (CEO/CFO/Treasurer/Chairperson since 2023–2025); Directors: Caroline Dixon, Rick Theisen, Thomas Engel (Broker of Record). No specific staff count disclosed.

Counselor Realty Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage businesses located within a designated geographic territory.

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