Engel & Völkers was recently named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review and is one of 200 franchise brands to be recognized for strong performance and high franchisee satisfaction, an honor based entirely on feedback from the people who know the business best: its franchise owners.
Engel & Völkers franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor-franchisee relations, leadership, culture, and financial opportunity.
“We’re proud to be recognized by Franchise Business Review,” said Stuart Siegel, president and CEO, Engel & Völkers Americas. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our franchisees. Their trust in the Engel & Völkers brand and their ability to use it to grow resilient, long-term real estate businesses underscores the strength of our partnership. We remain dedicated to evolving our support and delivering an experience that truly resonates with our franchise network.”
Unlike awards based on brand awareness or application fees, Franchise Business Review’s rankings are determined solely by franchisee satisfaction and system performance. The firm surveys franchise owners directly and evaluates results using standardized benchmarks to ensure credibility and comparability across brands.
“Franchisee satisfaction is one of the most reliable indicators of long-term franchise performance,” said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. “This year’s Top Franchise winners significantly outperformed industry averages, demonstrating strength in the areas that matter most to franchise owners: leadership, support, innovation, culture, and financial opportunity. These brands are not just growing, they are building healthy, resilient systems.”
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About Engel & Völkers
Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a personalized client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today’s savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 300 shop locations with approximately 6,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand’s global network of over 16,600 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate and yachting. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings, and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visitwww.evrealestate.com.
About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review is a leading market research firm serving the franchise industry. The company conducts independent surveys measuring franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement and publishes guides and reports for entrepreneurs evaluating franchise ownership. Since 2005, Franchise Business Review has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners across more than 1,300 franchise brands. Its research and reports are available free to the public at https://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.
For further information contact:
Katelyn Castellano
Engel & Völkers Americas
+1 646 517 3105
katelyn.castellano@evrealestate.com
Franchise Business Review
Mariah Morgan
VP of Marketing
mariah@franchisebusinessreview.com