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EXIT Realty Upper Midwest Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for EXIT Realty Upper Midwest.

Based on 2025 FDD · 2 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
56
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
54/100
3/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a EXIT Realty Upper Midwest franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a EXIT Realty Upper Midwest franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $61K – $209K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$61K – $209K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $8K franchise fee. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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EXIT Realty Upper Midwest Franchise Analysis

EXIT Realty Upper Midwest requires a total initial investment of $61K to $209K (midpoint approximately $135K), with an initial franchise fee of $8K.

EXIT Realty Upper Midwest does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

EXIT Realty Upper Midwest operates approximately 88 franchised units. However, the brand has been contracting with a 5.6% net unit decline, which may signal franchisee dissatisfaction, territory saturation, or competitive pressure. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is in line with industry norms of approximately 1.8%.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$61K$209K
MinMid: $135KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$8K
Royalty Rate
-
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
-
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
88
-5 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
-5.6%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
5.4%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

EXIT Realty Upper Midwest vs. Real Estate Average

MetricEXIT Realty Upper MidwestReal Estate Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 28.4%
Total Investment$135K$75K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2021-2021). 1 loans across 1 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
1
1 states
Total Loan Volume
$591K
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$591K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
0
Paid in Full (0%)
1
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
Paid Active Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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  1. 1.What is EXIT Realty Upper Midwest's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does EXIT Realty Upper Midwest disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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