Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Associates, LLC
Company Information
119 Gamma DrivePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238
The Franchisor is Howard Hanna Real Estate Associates, LLC, referred to as 'we,' 'us' or 'our.' We refer to a person who acquires a franchise from us as 'you' or 'your.' We are a Pennsylvania limited liability company formed on October 5, 2010 and our principal business address is 119 Gamma Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238. Our agent for service of process is Frederick 'Duffy' Hanna, 119 Gamma Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238, and if different in another state, if applicable, is disclosed in Exhibit B. Our phone number is (412) 967-9000 and our website address is www.howardhanna.com. We conduct business under our corporate name and 'Howard Hanna' and were formed for the purpose of offering and selling franchises for Howard Hanna brokerage businesses. We do not own or operate any Howard Hanna brokerage businesses, but we reserve the right to do so. We began offering franchises for Howard Hanna brokerage businesses as of October 25, 2010, and do not engage in other business activities and have not offered franchises in other lines of business.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Franchise Attrition
2/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $36,500
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: $45,000 Maximum: $258,500
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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