Franchise Real Estate & Site Selection

Franchise real estate specialists earn $80,000-$600,000 annually from commissions and fees.

In 2025, franchises need real estate expertise for site selection.

Revenue from real estate commissions (3-6% of lease value or sale price), site selection consulting ($3,000-$15,000 per location), demographic and trade area analysis ($2,000-$8,000), lease negotiation fees ($2,500-$10,000), and tenant representation retainers.

Services include franchise site selection and evaluation, demographic and trade area analysis, real estate search and tenant representation, lease negotiation for franchisees, franchisor real estate criteria compliance, and build-out and construction coordination.

Successful specialists understand franchise real estate criteria, analyze site demographics and traffic, negotiate favorable lease terms, ensure franchisor site approval, and help franchisees secure profitable locations.

Franchisees and franchisors as clients.

Marketing through franchisor partnerships, franchise brokers, franchise consultants, commercial real estate networks, and franchisee referrals.