Guardian Brokerage
$GBRRF500 #501CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryBusiness Brokerages
Locations4
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$107,490
Item 7 Midpoint$207,422
Item 7 High$307,354
Royalty Fees10% of Gross Revenues or $8,000 per month, whichever is greater
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open1
ParentEngel & Völkers Americas, Inc.
PE / InvestorPermira VII Inv. Platform S.à.r.l
Founded2005
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business48
Began Franchising1998
HQNew York, NY
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone212.234.3100
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2023
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
FDD2023 🔒
Franchisor
Engel & Völkers offers franchises for the establishment and operation of yachting brokerages and residential real estate brokerages.
Franchisees must use specific computer equipment that meets minimum standards described in the System Documentation, and they are required to maintain standard Engel & Völkers email addresses and signatures for communication.
Engel & Völkers offers franchises for the establishment and operation of yachting brokerages and residential real estate brokerages.
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