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Real EstateNo Item 19Item 19: ✗ Not DisclosedMedium Confidence · 60/100FDD data: 2021 · Stale

Nest Realty Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2021 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

This page is using 2021 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.

FranchiseIQ Score
42
D
High Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
49/100
2/7 metrics · Low confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Nest Realty franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Nest Realty franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $86K – $284K. 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
$86K – $284K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 4.9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Nest Realty Franchise Analysis

Nest Realty requires a total initial investment of $86K to $284K (midpoint approximately $185K), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 4.9% . This is below the industry average of approximately 28.4%, leaving more margin for the operator.

Nest Realty 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.

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 2021 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$86K$284K
MinMid: $185KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
4.9%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: Missing Item 19 disclosure · LOW: Single-year corpus
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Nest Realty vs. Real Estate Average

MetricNest RealtyReal Estate Avg
SBA Default Rate - 1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 28.4%
Total Investment$185K$75K

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

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5 data-driven questions every Nest Realty franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Nest Realty's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Nest Realty 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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