Coldwell Banker Commercial
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Headquarters
- Madison, NJ United States Source: franchise.org
Coldwell Banker Commercial provides brokerage and related services for commercial properties. Affiliated professionals help businesses and investors buy, sell, lease and manage property, with services varying by market.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise?
- The Coldwell Banker Commercial Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $118,550–$741,000 for total investment for new start-up office: $118,550 to $741,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 38); $37,050–$553,700 for conversion only (total investment for conversion office: $37,050 to $553,700) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Coldwell Banker Commercial initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $20,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 30). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Coldwell Banker Commercial charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 32). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Coldwell Banker Commercial disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Coldwell Banker Commercial FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $118,550 – $741,000 (Total Investment for New Start-Up Office: $118,550 to $741,000); $37,050 – $553,700 (Total Investment for Conversion Office: $37,050 to $553,700); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total Investment for Conversion Office: $37,050 to $553,700PDF p. 37$37,050 – $553,700
- Total Investment for New Start-Up Office: $118,550 to $741,000PDF p. 38$118,550 – $741,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 30
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fees: 5.5% of aggregate Gross Revenue for all offices up to $1,000,000 per calendar year for which payments were timely made, and 3% of aggregate Gross Revenue in excess of $1,000,000 per calendar year.Main ongoing fee
19 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Coldwell Banker Commercial has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($37,050 – $741,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Coldwell Banker Commercial reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 30
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
139 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | net revenues | $5,960 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $132 |
| 2025 | gross commission income | $4,849 |
| 2025 | total equity | $1,490 |
| 2025 | net loss | -$89 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $99 |
| 2025 | cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $139 |
| 2025 | total expenses | $6,099 |
| 2025 | net loss attributable to anywhere and anywhere group | -$90 |
| 2025 | franchise fees | $372 |
| 2025 | total assets | $5,598 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $4,108 |
| 2025 | long-term debt | $2,127 |
| 2025 | net cash used in investing activities | -$88 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by | $3 |
| 2024 | net revenues | $5,692 |
| 2024 | net cash used in investing activities | -$77 |
| 2024 | net loss attributable to anywhere and anywhere group | -$128 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $4,066 |
| 2024 | cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $124 |
| 2024 | total expenses | $5,828 |
| 2024 | net loss | -$127 |
| 2024 | gross commission income | $4,629 |
| 2024 | franchise fees | $356 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents | $118 |
| 2024 | total assets | $5,636 |
| 2024 | total equity | $1,570 |
| 2024 | long-term debt | $2,031 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activities | $104 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by | -$21 |
| 2023 | net loss attributable to anywhere and anywhere group | -$97 |
| 2023 | net revenues | $5,636 |
| 2023 | total expenses | $5,758 |
| 2023 | net loss | -$98 |
| 2023 | gross commission income | $4,570 |
| 2023 | franchise fees | $351 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by operating activities | $187 |
| 2023 | net cash used in investing activities | -$59 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by | -$227 |
| 2023 | cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $119 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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