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Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab operates retail branch offices that serve individual investors with brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and related cash management services. We provide access to stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, wrap programs, and approved insurance and annuity products. Our branches work with clients on a non-discretionary basis, helping them make investment decisions and then carrying out their instructions. We also support clients with Schwab banking-related services, research, portfolio tools, and other resources through our technology platform and branch network. Our business is built around in-person financial guidance backed by centralized supervision, training, and firm-wide operational support.

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Business & Professional Services

Brand highlights

  • CEORick Wurster
  • Headquarters3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX, 76262
  • Year founded1971
  • Year started franchising2011
  • IndustryBusiness & Professional Services
  • Locations open381 (+25 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$78,500 - $222,225
  • Franchise fee$25,000
  • Royalty
  • Brand fund
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-04

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Location data

Total locations381
Franchise locations95
Corporate locations286
System growth over time

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