What documentation outlines the Engel & Volkers specifications for furniture, equipment, and signage?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may have to purchase furniture, equipment and signage reflecting the Engel & Völkers corporate identity.
We will provide you with a list of specifications we require in the Engel & Völkers System Documentation, which we provide to you with after you have signed the Franchise Agreement.
You may purchase those items from a vendor of your choice, as long as the vendor is approved by us.
Items that are not mentioned in the specifications (e.g., copy machine or printers) can be any type you prefer.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 30–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engel & Volkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specifications for furniture, equipment, and signage reflecting the Engel & Volkers corporate identity are detailed in the Engel & Volkers System Documentation. This documentation is provided to franchisees after they have signed the Franchise Agreement.
Engel & Volkers requires franchisees to purchase these items, but allows them to choose a vendor, provided that the vendor is approved by Engel & Volkers. This provides some flexibility while ensuring brand consistency. Items not specifically mentioned in the specifications, such as copy machines or printers, can be of any type the franchisee prefers.
Item 7 includes an estimate for furniture, equipment, and signage ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. This gives prospective franchisees an idea of the potential costs associated with these requirements. Franchisees should carefully review the System Documentation after signing the Franchise Agreement to understand the specific requirements and budget accordingly.