Red Barn
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Red Barn franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Red Barn Homebuyers specializes in purchasing properties directly from homeowners, offering fast cash transactions and streamlined closing processes.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Red Barn franchise?
- The Red Barn Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $56,465 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Red Barn charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Red Barn disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Red Barn FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Red Barn locations are there?
- The FDD reports 272 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 39). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $56,465 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 94 in 2025, to 272 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- y. ITEM 6 OTHER FEES T YPE OF F EE 1 A MOUNT 2, 3 D UE D ATE R EMARKS Acquisition Royalty Fee 4 — 0.25Main ongoing fee
63 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 Red Barn 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?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39
Net +162 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($56,465) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Red Barn reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 178 to 272 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 18
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 39
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
141 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
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: on strategy based on market research specific to your assigned territory and your unique goals. — 7500
“nt meetings we conduct for purposes of developing and implementing a specific real estate lead acquisition strategy based on market research specific to your assigned territory and your unique goals. $7,500 ($6,750) Covers a series of pre-opening onboarding related sessions we conduct specific to business setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers the pre-opening RB Central setup services and support we provide, including support with: development of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after si”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: gy based on market research specific to your assigned territory and your unique goals. $7,500 ( — 6750
“ngs we conduct for purposes of developing and implementing a specific real estate lead acquisition strategy based on market research specific to your assigned territory and your unique goals. $7,500 ($6,750) Covers a series of pre-opening onboarding related sessions we conduct specific to business setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers the pre-opening RB Central setup services and support we provide, including support with: development of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: c to business setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. — 2500
“que goals. $7,500 ($6,750) Covers a series of pre-opening onboarding related sessions we conduct specific to business setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers the pre-opening RB Central setup services and support we provide, including support with: development of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. $500 ($450) Covers periodic one-on-one coaching sessions we provide to you during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement for purposes of: dis”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: ness setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. $2,500 ( — 2250
“s. $7,500 ($6,750) Covers a series of pre-opening onboarding related sessions we conduct specific to business setup, vendor education and platform orientation to fully prepare you for launch. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers the pre-opening RB Central setup services and support we provide, including support with: development of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. $500 ($450) Covers periodic one-on-one coaching sessions we provide to you during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement for purposes of: discussing ”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: ne number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. — 2500
“: development of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. $500 ($450) Covers periodic one-on-one coaching sessions we provide to you during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement for purposes of: discussing your goals; implementing your strategies; assisting you with deal analysis; assisting you with utilizing RB Central and other franchise resources; answering your questions; and fully equipping you to operate your RB Business. $7,500 ($6,750) Total $34,500 ($31,050) Veterans Discount* We discount each I”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: ner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. — 500
“ation of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. $500 ($450) Covers periodic one-on-one coaching sessions we provide to you during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement for purposes of: discussing your goals; implementing your strategies; assisting you with deal analysis; assisting you with utilizing RB Central and other franchise resources; answering your questions; and fully equipping you to operate your RB Business. $7,500 ($6,750) Total $34,500 ($31,050) Veterans Discount* We discount each Initial Fee by 10% if the person holding a 50% or greater ownership interest in the franchised business is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces and provides a DD214 certificate. The Initial Fee listed in parenth”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ( — 2250
“pment of email and text campaigns; creation of an assigned microsite; assignment of a unique phone number into the CRM system; and integration of your contact information into the CRM system. $2,500 ($2,250) Covers coordination of orientation meetings with vendor discount partners and facilitation of training on various partner platforms that takes place during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement. $500 ($450) Covers periodic one-on-one coaching sessions we provide to you during the initial 30 days after signing of Franchise Agreement for purposes of: discussing your goals; implementing your strategies; assisting you with deal analysis; assisting you with utilizing RB Central and other franchise resources; answering your questions; and fully equipping you to operate your RB Business. $7,500 ($6,750) Total $34,500 ($31,050) Veterans Discount* We discount each Initial F”
Note: This amount appears in the Item 5 Initial Fees table on the cited PDF page; the claim is labeled Item 6, whose other-fee table is separate, so it cannot be verified under the submitted Item 6 category.
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