Sea Glass Properties franchise
2026 filing · March 27, 2026Growing
Sea Glass Properties at a glance
A real estate agency helping clients buy and sell property. At the end of 2025 there were 5 Sea Glass Properties locations in the US, 3 franchised and 2 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Real estate
- Franchisor
- Sea Glass Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 800–1,200 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $34K–$273K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $10K–$50K
- Set by market size, sales history and whether the brokerage is already established
- Royalty
- 6%
- The greater of 6% of gross commission income or a yearly minimum of $10,000 to $50,000, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- Yes
- $3,750 a year
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 5
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 3
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- +3
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 3
- Most in Florida, North Carolina and Texas
From Sea Glass Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Sea Glass Properties among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Sea Glass Properties | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $153,500 | Costs less than 77% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $10,000 | Lower than 95% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 5 | Fewer than 71% of franchises |
How much a Sea Glass Properties franchise costs
Opening one Sea Glass Properties costs an estimated $34,000 to $273,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the franchises under $50K.
The biggest costs are furniture, fixtures, Décor, and computer hardware, software, & POS system ($0 to $75,000) and initial franchise fee ($10,000 to $50,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 | |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Real Property Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses | $0 | $22,500 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Computer Hardware, Software, & POS System | $0 | $75,000 | |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $50,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Signage | $500 | $8,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $4,000 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $34,000 | $273,000 |
Source: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sea Glass Properties franchise fee
The franchise fee is $10,000 to $50,000, set by market size, sales history and whether the brokerage is already established. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 6% of gross commission income or a yearly minimum of $10,000 to $50,000, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | $3,750 a year. |
| Required Tech Fee | $50 per agent per month, but not less than $500 per month per office |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Additional Training or Assistance | $500 per day per person |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Sea Glass Properties 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: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 39
How Sea Glass Properties compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, Sea Glass Properties is the 18th cheapest to open and the 74th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Sea Glass Properties | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $34K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $273K | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $10K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 5 | 67 | 21 |
| 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 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 (+3) | 2 | +3 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Where Sea Glass Properties locations are
At the end of 2025, Sea Glass Properties had locations in 4 states and territories. The most are in Florida, North Carolina and Texas.
- Florida1
- North Carolina1
- Texas1
- US Virgin Islands1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| US Virgin Islands | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 41
Who owns Sea Glass Properties?
Sea Glass Properties franchises are sold by Sea Glass Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Sea Glass Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 9.
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: Sea Glass Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
Sea Glass Properties filings
The figures on this page come from Sea Glass Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued March 27, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 27, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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