Coldwell Banker Commercial
Real Estate & Property · Real Estate Brokerages
- Active units
- 134
Franchised, year-end 2025
About Coldwell Banker Commercial
Coldwell Banker Commercial is a leading brand in the commercial real estate industry, operating in 39 countries with over 3,100 affiliated professionals. Our dedicated team provides exceptional service to clients worldwide and offers creative solutions tailored to meet their real estate needs. With a legacy of 117 years, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and excellent service, treating your business objectives as our own. At Coldwell Banker Commercial, our skilled advisors are equipped to help you overcome business challenges, grow your business, and identify new opportunities. We understand the importance of thinking creatively and acting swiftly in the fast-paced commercial real estate world. Backed by our global reach and local expertise, we deliver solutions that maximize your returns and turn your goals into reality. Our brand's history traces back to the early 1900s, and today, we continue to expand our network to more than 40 countries, with 2,600 brokerage professionals. Coldwell Banker Commercial combines global presence with local power to guide clients towards outstanding outcomes. Join us on the path to success, where your vision becomes our commitment.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$20k
- Franchise sales incentive program
As of the issuance date, the initial franchise fee for the Main Office is waived and we provide other business benefits.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
3,000 – 5,000 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, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations134
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings4
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-0.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-1.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.8×
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$295k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open2 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
Showing 141 of 179 mapped locations
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.