Keller Williams

$KWARF500 #175
CategoryServices
SubcategoryReal Estate
Locations31
Franchisee Count2,457
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$75,000
Item 7 Midpoint$125,000
Item 7 High$175,000
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Commission Income
Ad / Brand Fund0.5%
Sold Not Open0
ParentKeller Williams Realty, Inc.
PE / InvestorStone Point Capital LLC
Founded1994
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business38
Began Franchising1995
HQAustin, TX
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(512) 327-3070
FDD IssuedMay 7, 2024
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. offers franchises to develop and operate Keller Williams market centers and franchises to recruit, screen and assist in the evaluation of prospective franchisees who desire to use the company's real estate brokerage system and trademarks to operate a single market center.

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Keller Williams Realty, Inc. offers franchises to develop and operate Keller Williams market centers and franchises to recruit, screen and assist in the evaluation of prospective franchisees who desire to use the company's real estate brokerage system and trademarks to operate a single market center.

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