Commercial Investors Group Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Commercial Investors Group provides commercial real estate investment opportunities and services, helping clients maximize returns through strategic investments.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$100,000

Investment

$177,000 - $298,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Commercial Investors Group is the first franchise model in commercial real estate investing. Founded in 2005 by Mike Sowers in New Hope, Minnesota, the business originally focused on residential property flips before transitioning to commercial assets and launching its franchise arm in 2021.

Headquartered in New Hope, MN, Commercial Investors Group operates under CIG Franchise Systems, LLC. It began franchising its proprietary investing system in August 2021, offering a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to enter the commercial real estate space with structured support.

The franchise offers a full commercial real estate investment platform. It sells franchise licenses that provide access to a private equity fund, proprietary deal-analysis software, structured training, and ongoing support—including deal coaching, due-diligence tools, and capital-raising systems.

It differentiates itself with a tech-driven, equity-based model and comprehensive support. Unlike traditional franchisors, CIG uses custom software that handles marketing, underwriting, construction, leasing, and asset management—all while employing an equity-based royalty rather than a fee-only structure.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Commercial Investors Group franchise is $177,000 - $298,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial franchise fee	$100,000 - $100,000
Additional Territory	$0 - $10,000
Business Launch Program	$25,000 - $25,000
Insurance	$0 - $2,500
Office Expenses	$0 - $2,500
Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)	$1,000 - $5,000
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training	$1,000 - $2,500
Working Capital	$50,000 - $150,000
Total	$177,000 - $297,500

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial franchise fee	$100,000 - $100,000
Additional Territory	$0 - $10,000
Business Launch Program	$25,000 - $25,000
Insurance	$0 - $2,500
Office Expenses	$0 - $2,500
Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)	$1,000 - $5,000
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training	$1,000 - $2,500
Working Capital	$50,000 - $150,000
Total	$177,000 - $297,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Commercial Investors Group's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Commercial Investors Group had 6 total units in 2023, of which 5 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Commercial Investors Group

key competitors in the

Broker/Realtor

sector.

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New

n.a.

$177,000

$298,000

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Exit Realty

$50K - $100K

New

n.a.

$63,000

$212,000

n.a.

KeyGlee

$100K - $200K

106

New

361%

9.00%

$122,000

$297,000

$253,000

n.a.

Realty World

$50K - $100K

148

New

-21%

4.00%

$60,000

$195,000

n.a.

Fulton Grace

$50K - $100K

New

n.a.

4% - 6%

$78,000

$156,000

n.a.

Property Management Inc.

$50K - $100K

402

New

5% - 7%

$77,000

$154,000

$156,000

n.a.

Casago

Under $25K

New

177%

1.5% - 3.5%

$23,000

$1,287,000

n.a.

Training

Commercial Investors Group provides a structured and comprehensive training program for its franchisees, designed to prepare them for successful business operation. Here are the key components of their training:

Initial Training Program
The initial training is mandatory for the Principal Executive and may be attended by other team members. It includes onboarding meetings, franchise setup, virtual training sessions through CRETools, and the Sandler Sales Mastery Foundations Course. The training also includes sessions on funding, due diligence, and business launch preparation, totaling 189.5 hours of classroom content with additional weekly mastery sessions post-launch.
Self-Directed and Video-Based Learning
Franchisees engage with instructional materials like checklists, videos, and knowledge review quizzes. These are structured in a comprehensive onboarding platform accessible online. Some modules are self-led but remain aligned with corporate standards through provided materials.
Ongoing Post-Opening Training
After launch, the franchisor may require the Principal Executive or staff to attend further training sessions. These can be in-person or virtual and may involve additional fees. Franchisees are responsible for covering associated travel and living costs.

Territory Protection

Commercial Investors Group does not offer exclusive territorial protection to its franchisees. While each franchisee operates within a designated market area defined by counties, cities, or zip codes, the franchisor retains the right to compete in the same area.

Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, and alternative distribution channels, even within their own assigned territory.

Franchisees are limited to marketing and purchasing properties within their designated areas but are allowed to attract investors and tenants nationwide. The franchisor may make slight adjustments to the designated territory, although it does not reserve the right to eliminate a franchisee’s territory entirely.