Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
HSF Affiliates LLC
Company Information
18500 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 400 Irvine, California 92612
The franchisor is BHH Affiliates, LLC (“BHHS”), a limited liability company established on November 14, 2012, under the laws of the State of Delaware. To simplify the language in this disclosure document, the franchisor is referred to as “we,” “us,”, “our” or “BHHS”. These shorthand terms do not include corporate officers, employees, directors, managers or members of BHHS, but may include subsidiaries and affiliates when referring to activities undertaken and performed by BHHS or such related entities generally. We will refer to the person or entity that is considering the purchase of the franchise as "you". If you are a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, some provisions of the franchise agreement also will apply to certain shareholders, general partners and members. Our principal business address is 18500 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 400, Irvine, California 92612. Our agents for service of process in selected states are listed at Exhibit E to this disclosure document.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Franchise Attrition
4/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $25,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $45,300 Maximum: $90,375
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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