Sotheby's International Realty
Real Estate & Property · Real Estate Brokerages
- Active units
- 666
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Sotheby's International Realty
ONE Sotheby's International Realty is the premier brokerage for sophisticated luxury living in South Florida. With a legacy of excellence dating back three centuries, the Sotheby's name represents the most prized possessions in the world. ONE Sotheby's International Realty has transformed this legacy into a way of life, offering limitless opportunities for buyers and sellers to reach their full potential. From Miami to Amelia Island, FL, ONE Sotheby's International Realty provides exceptional real estate services in prestigious neighborhoods such as Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and more. Their team of experienced real estate advisors is dedicated to making the buying and selling process seamless for their clients. In addition to their extensive portfolio of luxury homes and condos, ONE Sotheby's International Realty offers exclusive development opportunities, white glove service, and access to market reports and podcasts. Whether you're looking for a waterfront masterpiece, a gated community, or a home fit for a specific lifestyle, ONE Sotheby's International Realty has the expertise and resources to fulfill your real estate dreams. Contact them today to find your perfect home in South Florida.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Franchise sales incentive program
We may waive or reduce the initial franchise fee; as of issuance date the Main Office fee is waived.
- Brand fund
2.0% 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 locations672
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings27
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-0.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio27.0×
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$190k
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 rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - 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.