How much does a First Choice Business Brokers franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $72,600–$99,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a First Choice Business Brokers franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. First Choice Business Brokers scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a First Choice Business Brokers franchise

Business Brokerage · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$72,600–$99,500

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

128

Closure signals

1 ceased, 5 terminated

Lawsuits

Is First Choice Business Brokers worth it? How it compares to 131 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 77% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $72,600	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.8% of outlets	better than most (median 1.8%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 commission data from 87 franchised territories: avg $44,266/listing, median $20,031. Top third avg $422k-$1.78m; bottom third $39.6k-$123k. 27% met/exceeded average.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operations in 2025; 5 terminations in 2025; minimal transfers suggest stability.

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First Choice Business Brokers franchise — frequently asked

How much does a First Choice Business Brokers franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $72,600–$99,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do First Choice Business Brokers franchise owners make?: 2025 commission data from 87 franchised territories: avg $44,266/listing, median $20,031. Top third avg $422k-$1.78m; bottom third $39.6k-$123k. 27% met/exceeded average. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the First Choice Business Brokers franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased operations in 2025; 5 terminations in 2025; minimal transfers suggest stability.
Is a First Choice Business Brokers franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. First Choice Business Brokers scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35494-202603-03 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with First Choice Business Brokers or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.