How much does a CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $35,770–$286,100, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise owners make?

CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 10 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise

Real Estate Brokerage Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$35,770–$286,100

Total fees

6.5% of sales

Outlets

1,685

Closure signals

95 ceased, 11 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly states it does not make representations about franchisee future or past outlet financial performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

95 ceased operations in 2025; 49 net outlet decline (2.8% annual shrinkage)

Legal history (Item 3)

10 matters disclosed.

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CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $35,770–$286,100, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise owners make?: CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise failure rate?: 95 ceased operations in 2025; 49 net outlet decline (2.8% annual shrinkage)
Is a CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 10 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35701-202603-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.