[ FROM THE FDD ]

Keller Williams' Item 20 shows a net decrease of 24 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Keller Williams

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued May 6, 2026.

For Keller Williams, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $183,647 to $336,495 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 17, 2026

9 RED FLAGS DETECTED
0/100
MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: OPAQUE(our band for scores 65 to 100)

Does Keller Williams Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 19 pending cases, 12 concluded, class action.

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How Much Does a Keller Williams Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of gross sales

$184K to $336K

751

-24

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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