William Raveis franchise
2026 filing · April 1, 2026
William Raveis at a glance
A residential real estate brokerage under the William Raveis name.
The business
- Industry
- Real estate
- Franchisor
- William Raveis Affiliates, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Shelton, Connecticut
- Typical size
- 1,000–3,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $75K–$281K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6% + minimum
- 6% of gross commission income up to $1,000,000 (less above that), with a minimum royalty of $1,250 each payment, paid monthly
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- Some financing offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 10
- As printed in the filing
From William Raveis Affiliates, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
William Raveis among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | William Raveis | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $177,750 | Costs less than 73% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
How much a William Raveis franchise costs
Opening one William Raveis costs an estimated $75,000 to $280,500. 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 additional funds (3 months) NOTE ($20,000 to $80,000) and leasehold improvements NOTE ($15,000 to $70,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee NOTE | $25,000 | ||
| Leasehold Improvements NOTE | $15,000 | $70,000 | |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Equipment NOTE | $2,500 | $50,000 | |
| Signs (Building and Yard) NOTE | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Office supplies NOTE | $1,000 | $7,500 | |
| Miscellaneous opening expenses NOTE | $1,000 | $20,000 | |
| Insurance (annual Premium) N OTE | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Additional funds (3 months) NOTE | $20,000 | $80,000 | |
| Advertising and Promotions NOTE | $3,000 | $10,000 | |
| Total | $75,000 | $280,500 | |
Source: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
William Raveis franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross commission income up to $1,000,000 (less above that), with a minimum royalty of $1,250 each payment, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Computer Program Upgrades | $200 to $1,000. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Additional Training | Between $50 and $500 per course per person |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures William Raveis 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: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, page 36
How William Raveis compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, William Raveis is the 54th cheapest to open.
| Figure | William Raveis | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $75K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $281K | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 (−7) | 117 |
| 2024 | 11 (−6) | 125 |
| 2025 | 10 (−1) | 117 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 127, but the filing shows 136. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, pages 36–37
Where William Raveis locations are
At the end of 2025, William Raveis had locations in 8 states. The most are in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida.
- Massachusetts43
- Connecticut42
- Florida17
- New York14
- South Carolina6
- Rhode Island3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | 39 | 43 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 40 | 42 |
| Florida | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| New York | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| New Hampshire | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, page 37
Who owns William Raveis?
William Raveis franchises are sold by William Raveis Affiliates, Inc.
From William Raveis Affiliates, Inc’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: William Raveis Affiliates, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on pages 9–10, bankruptcy on page 10
William Raveis filings
The figures on this page come from William Raveis Affiliates, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued April 1, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 1, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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