Franchise analysis
Century 21 Real Estate
Operates real estate brokerage services connecting buyers and sellers in residential and commercial property markets.
Category
Real Estate
Total initial investment
Not disclosed
Franchise fee
Not disclosed
Ongoing fees
Royalty: 6.0%
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