Where does E&V Residential offer Engel & Volkers franchises?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
E&V Residential was established in 1977. It is responsible for franchising outside of Germany and in Germany for the residential real estate segment. E&V Residential started offering franchises in 1998. Until December 31, 2007, it was also responsible for franchising outside of Germany for the commercial property segment. E&V Residential grants direct franchises and master franchises to third parties in Germany and throughout countries worldwide to use the Engel & Völkers real estate brokerage franchise system. As of December 31, 2024, E&V Residential had 465 franchisees operating in Europe, South America, and South Africa. E&V Residential has granted master franchises (residential) in the following countries or areas outside the U.S. as of this date:
Argentina
Colombia
Balearic Islands
Chile
Hungary
Italy
Peru
South Africa
Switzerland/Lichtenstein
Uruguay
Currently, the master franchisees in the above countries have 177 operational subfranchisees.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engel & Volkers Franchise Disclosure Document, E&V Residential is responsible for franchising in the residential real estate segment both within Germany and in various countries worldwide. As of December 31, 2024, E&V Residential had 465 franchisees operating in Europe, South America, and South Africa.
Specifically, E&V Residential has granted master franchises in the following countries or areas outside the U.S.: Argentina, Colombia, Balearic Islands, Chile, Hungary, Italy, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland/Lichtenstein, and Uruguay. These master franchisees, in turn, have 177 operational subfranchisees.
It's important to note that while E&V Residential handles franchising outside the U.S. and in Germany, Engel & Volkers U.S. focuses on granting master franchises and direct franchises within the United States, Canada, Mexico, and certain parts of the Caribbean for the residential property segment. Engel & Volkers U.S. offers Franchise Agreements for Engel & Volkers Residential Real Estate Brokerages throughout the entire United States, except in states where master franchisees have exclusive rights. Currently, Florida is the only state with an exclusive master license.