Century 21
Real Estate & Property · Real Estate Brokerages
- Active units
- 1,734
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Century 21
CENTURY 21 is a renowned brand in the real estate industry, offering a wide range of services for those ready to buy or sell their homes. With a commitment to delivering extraordinary experiences, CENTURY 21 Agents go above and beyond to provide exceptional service and expertise. Whether you're looking for residential real estate, commercial properties, luxury homes, or global real estate options, CENTURY 21 has got you covered. Their listing agents are dedicated to helping you make informed decisions by leveraging current market opportunities and trends, ensuring you have comprehensive support throughout the process. If you have any consumer concerns or corporate questions, the CENTURY 21 team is here to assist you. For those interested in careers in real estate or franchising opportunities, CENTURY 21 offers resources and support to help you succeed. Trust in the brand that believes in defying mediocrity and providing an outstanding experience – CENTURY 21.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Franchise sales incentive program
As of issuance date, initial franchise fee for the Main Office under the program is waived; may provide other business benefits
- Brand fund
0.5% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,800 – 3,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations1685
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-2.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-3.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$161k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.