Better Homes Realty

  • Better Homes Realty, Inc
1777 Botelho Dr., # 390
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8181
  • (800) 642-4428 / (925) 937-9001
  • (925) 988-2770 (Fax)

Established identity, legal hot line support, no institutional advertising fee, franchise cap each calendar year, excellent corporate support, free renewal, corporate advertising, hands-on regional support and turnkey marketing solutions, technology, and training.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1964

Franchising Since: 1969

Operating Units

Franchised Units 43 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 43 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 43 100.0% In 1 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 43 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 43

Registered in the following Registration States

California

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member No
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? No
Size of Corporate Staff 7
Site Selection
Assistance
N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Varies 0.5-1 Day
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth N/A
Cash Investment $10-60K
Total Investment $61.5K
Average Total Investment $61K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $9.95K
Average Franchise Fee $10K
On-Going Royalty 6% w/Cap/4.5%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 0%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees N/A
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) None
Preferred Site Types
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 3
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 3
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 1
Personal Interviews 1
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Allowed, but discouraged
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 10
USA Yes, West
Canada No
Overseas No
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