Commission Express
Commission Express National, Inc.
Company Information
8306 Professional Hill Drive
Commission Express National, Inc. is a Virginia corporation formed on March 30, 1994. They do business as Commission Express National, Inc. or Commission Express. Their principal business address is 8306 Professional Hill Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. They have offered franchises since April 1996.
A license for a protected development territory. A franchise for a COMMISSION EXPRESS business with a protected development territory is required to have ah approved professional office and a trained manager within its protected development territory, pay minimum monthly royalty fees and advertising fees which are based on the size and age of the designated development territory, and be subject to minimum gross income quotas. A protected development territory is one in which we will not operate^, Or grant any other person the right to operate a business marketing the service of purchasing accounts receivable from real estate salespeople, under the same or different trademarks. During the term of the franchise, a franchisee with a protected development territory may, in our sole discretion, apply to convert to ah Open market development territory. Approval for conversion is subject to the franchisee meeting our then-current standards for an open market COMMJSSION EXPRESS,0319 47,76S330;3 1 development territory, as determined in our sole discretion, paying us a conversion fee of $5,000, and signing a new Attachment 1 or LA to the franchise agreement. A franchisee who is permitted to convert to an open market development territory must maintain a trained manager, but: will no longer be required to maintain an approved office in the development territory, and will no longer have any territorial protection; A license for an open market development territory. A franchise for an open market development territory is required to have a trained manager within the development territory pay minimum monthly royalty fees and advertising fees and be subject to minimum gross income quotas, but is not required to maintain a professional office. During the term of the franchise, a franchisee with an open market development territory that is the only franchise operating in the territory, iii our sole discretion, apply to convert to a protected development territory. Approval for a conversion is subject to the franchisee meeting our then current standards for a protected development, territory, as: determined in our sole discretion, providing proof of your adequate capitalization, submitting a business plan for the protected development territory, submitting: a site plan for the proposed office location, signing a new Attachment 1 or 1A to the franchise agreement, and paying us a conversion fee of $5,000, plus the difference between the initial franchise fee previously paid and the then-current initial franchise fee for the protected development territory; You must operate the franchised business according to our standards, policies, procedures, and specifications, and sigh our Standard franchise agreement (“franchise agreement”) and attachments (Exhibit B); You may compete with other local, regional and national companies, including some large real estate brokerage companies that offer advance real estate Commissions to their Salespeople. The market for these programs is developed in some major metropolitan areas is not developed in many areas. You also may compete with several Internet companies offering commission advances. Before signing a franchise agreement, you must survey your prospective market to determine the number of competitors, the number of real estate Salespeople they are servicing, and the quality of their programs. State laws affecting the assignment of real estate commissions, the factoring of accounts receivable or lending may apply to your business. Otherwise, we are not aware of any laws or regulations specific to the operation of your business, although you must comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the operation of any business, including personnel laws and regulations. We urge you to inquire about these laws and regulations.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $10,000 Maximum: $50,000
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: $172,300 Maximum: $301,500
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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