City2Shore franchise
2026 filing · April 20, 2026Growing
City2Shore at a glance
A real estate brokerage helping clients buy, sell and exchange residential and commercial property. At the end of 2025 there were 12 City2Shore locations in the US, 8 franchised and 4 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Real estate
- Franchisor
- City2Shore National Franchises, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $51K–$152K
- The standard model
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross commissions, paid monthly, limited by a royalty cap in some cases, plus $100 a month to the national advertising fund
- Brand fund
- Yes
- $100 a month
- Renewal fee
- $2,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 5 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 12
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 8
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 2 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 1
- Most in Michigan
Support and records
From City2Shore National Franchises, LLC’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 104; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
City2Shore among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | City2Shore | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $101,500 | Costs less than 87% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 12 | Fewer than 58% of franchises |
How much a City2Shore franchise costs
Opening the standard model costs an estimated $51,450 to $151,550. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($35,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($5,000 to $25,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| 3-Months’ Lease Payments | $0 | $9,800 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $20,000 | |
| Utility Deposit | $0 | $350 | |
| Signage | $0 | $8,000 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $1,250 | $2,400 | |
| Opening Inventory | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Travel and Expenses for Initial Training | $700 | $3,000 | |
| Computer System | $5,000 | $20,000 | |
| Vehicle | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Vehicle Graphics | $0 | $500 | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $5,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $51,450 | $151,550 | |
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
City2Shore franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross commissions, paid monthly, limited by a royalty cap in some cases, plus $100 a month to the national advertising fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | $100 a month. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then- current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from page 14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures City2Shore does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 42
How City2Shore compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, City2Shore is the 38th cheapest to open and the 67th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | City2Shore | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $51K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $152K | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 12 | 67 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 11.1% | 8.5% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +14.3% | +1.4% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 40 of 95 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 95 brands in real estate franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 (+1) | 3 | – | – |
| 2024 | 9 (+1) | 4 | +1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 (−1) | 4 | +1 | −2 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 43
Where City2Shore locations are
At the end of 2025, City2Shore had locations in 1 state. The most are in Michigan.
- Michigan12
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | 4 | 12 |
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
Who owns City2Shore?
City2Shore franchises are sold by City2Shore National Franchises, LLC.
From City2Shore National Franchises, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: City2Shore National Franchises, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
City2Shore filings
The figures on this page come from City2Shore National Franchises, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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