Engel & Völkers offers real estate brokerage franchises with a tiered royalty structure starting at 6% that decreases based on revenue performance. The system has experienced modest unit decline recently (196 to 190 units) with higher closure rates than openings. The franchise requires real estate licensing and targets conversion of existing brokerages. Notable features include exclusive ZIP code territories, no Item 19 financial disclosures, and pending class action litigation. Investment ranges from $91K-$423K depending on startup vs conversion.
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