Christie’s International Real Estate
Real Estate & Property · Real Estate Brokerages
- Active units
- 33
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie's International Real Estate | Southern California, founded by industry visionary Aaron Kirman, is a premier boutique luxury real estate brokerage headquartered in Beverly Hills. Renowned for its exceptional commitment to excellence, Christie's Southern California combines innovative marketing, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of the luxury market to achieve extraordinary results for clients.
Offering a wide range of services, the brokerage specializes in exclusive listings, home searches, and leasing, serving high-profile clients including CEOs, celebrities, and royalty. With over $20 billion in properties sold, the firm has established itself as the #1 national luxury brokerage, successfully managing iconic estates like The One Bel Air and the Edie Goetz Estate.
Their dedicated agents are not just real estate professionals, but trusted advisors, equipped with the best tools to navigate the complexities of luxury transactions. With a steadfast focus on client satisfaction and a mission to redefine industry standards, Christie's International Real Estate | Southern California continues to thrive, transforming the landscape of luxury real estate.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Footprint
1,000 – 10,000 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 locations38
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate15.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.7%
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$254k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open90 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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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.