Century 21 vs Why USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Century 21 vs Why USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Century 21 Franchise
Why USA Franchise
Investment $24,700 - $451,350$17,000 - $103,400
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%Varies
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19711988
Year Franchised 19721989
Term Of Agreement 10 years3 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years3 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Century 21 Franchise
Why USA Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Why USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Why USA Franchise
    Training -2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Why USA Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Century 21

    When you become part of the CENTURY 21® System, you’ll have the flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunity of being independently owned and operated along with the brand presence and buying power of the world’s most iconic real estate brand. 
     
    • Global Exposure
    • Comprehensive Training
    • In-Market Support
    • World-Class Marketing
    • The Scale and Buying Power of a Global Partner
     
    According to the 2013 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Real Estate Firms, those real estate firms affiliated with a franchise report an 87% boost in name recognition, an 85% increase in enhanced use of technology, and an 83% improvement in acquiring listings. 
     
    Find out what more than 8,000 independently owned and operated franchise brokers across 80 countries and territories already know. The CENTURY 21 System is the most recognized real estate company as chosen by consumers from a list of real estate agencies.*
     
    The CENTURY 21 System is accepting franchise applications in key markets for individuals that are interested in setting a new standard of service, quality, and commitment.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a CENTURY 21 franchise is approximately $24,700 to $264,050 for a conversion real estate office, and $106,200 to $451,350 for a start-up real estate office. This includes $0 to $25,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. The standard initial franchise fee for a residential franchise is $25,000 for the first office and $10,000 for each additional office.

    Veteran Incentives Franchise fee waived

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    About Why USA

    Why USA was founded in 1988 and began franchising in 1989. The company utilizes a flat-fee commission system as well as its own sales program. It now has locations throughout the United States and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.