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Flat Rate Realty

At a Glance

Products & Services: Real estate

Number of Locations: 21

Total Investment: $10K - 25K

Founded: 2004

Began Franchising: 2005

Public Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 17 1 0 3
2008 17 1 0 3
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $10,000 - $25,000
Franchise Fee: $5,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $500/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $25,000
Liquid Cash Available: $45,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: TV ads

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #488 (2009),