CENTURY 21 Real Estate charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a CENTURY 21 Real Estate franchise is approximately 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate has been involved in 8 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 6 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the CENTURY 21 Real Estate franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

CENTURY 21 Real Estate offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate currently operates 1,734 locations (2025 FDD) (1,734 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 4.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for CENTURY 21 Real Estate is 8.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for CENTURY 21 Real Estate is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 0 times for 0-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, CENTURY 21 Real Estate's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate provides 34 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

CENTURY 21 Real Estate does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.