What is the total estimated initial investment range for a Counselor Realty franchise?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| (1) Type of Expenditure | (2) Amount | (3) Method of Payment | (4) When Due | (5) To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee (see Item 5) | $7,500 to $15,000 | Lump sum | When you sign Franchise Agreement | Counselor |
| Real Estate Lease and ImprovementsA | $600 to $12,500 | (See Note A) | (See Note A) | (See Note A) |
| (1) Type of Expenditure | (2) Amount | (3) Method of Payment | (4) When Due | (5) To Whom Payment is to be Made |
| Fixtures and | $1,000 to | As incurred | Before | Vendors |
| FurnishingsB | $15,000 | opening | ||
| Opening Inventory of SuppliesC | $500 to $1,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| InsuranceD | $1,500 to | Lump sum | Before | Insurance |
| $6,000 | opening | Carriers | ||
| Training Costs (see Item 6) | $0 to $6,200 | As incurred | As billed (for those paid to Counselor); otherwise, as incurred | Counselor, Vendors |
| Internet | $750 to $4,000 | As incurred | As billed | Vendors |
| DevelopmentE | ||||
| SignageF | $1,000 to | As incurred | Before | Approved |
| $10,000 | opening | Vendors | ||
| Professional | $0 to $6,000 | As incurred | Before | Attorneys, |
| FeesG | opening | Accountants | ||
| Additional Funds (for three months' operations)H | $10,000 to $30,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Counselor, Vendor, Employees, Suppliers, Utilities |
| Total | $22,850 to $105,700I |
Source: Item 7 — INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 13–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment to open a franchise ranges from $22,850 to $105,700. This investment encompasses various expenses, such as the initial franchise fee, real estate costs, fixtures and furnishings, opening inventory, insurance, training, internet development, signage, professional fees, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
The initial franchise fee ranges from $7,500 to $15,000, payable as a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement. Real estate lease and improvement costs can vary significantly, estimated between $600 and $12,500. Fixtures and furnishings are projected to cost between $1,000 and $15,000, while the initial inventory of supplies is estimated at $500 to $1,000. Insurance costs range from $1,500 to $6,000, and training costs can be between $0 and $6,200.
Additional costs include internet development ($750 to $4,000), signage ($1,000 to $10,000), and professional fees ($0 to $6,000). The largest single cost component is the additional funds needed for the first three months of operation, estimated at $10,000 to $30,000. These figures are estimates, and Counselor Realty does not guarantee that franchisees will not incur additional expenses. Factors such as adherence to Counselor Realty's operating procedures, management skills, economic conditions, and competition can influence actual costs. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and conduct thorough due diligence to determine their potential investment.