Apolar reaches 90 branches with 17 more in development

Apolar Franquias has reached 90 branches, with a further 17 in development, according to information published by Bem Paraná on 13 November. The estate agency network had opened five branches in 2026 by the time the figures were released and reported revenue growth of 10.9% from January to September compared with the same period in 2025.

Expansion includes both open branches and sites in development

Apolar’s growth can be tracked through its branch network: five years ago, the brand had 73 branches. Four opened in 2024, followed by eight in 2025. The five openings reported for 2026 brought the total to 90.

The 17 branches in development represent a separate stage of this expansion. These are operations being prepared for launch, not branches already trading. They should therefore be counted separately from completed openings, without assuming that they have begun operating.

This distinction matters when assessing a network’s pace of expansion. The number of open branches shows its established operational presence, while those in development indicate its continuing growth plans. In Apolar’s case, the two figures are presented together but describe different stages of expansion.

The sequence of openings also offers a broader perspective than an announcement of new sites alone: the network has recorded openings in three consecutive years. However, the 2026 figure is still provisional and should not be treated as a full-year total or compared directly with a complete financial year.

Revenue grows faster than sales volumes

The figures for January to September 2026 include four performance indicators. Alongside the 10.9% rise in revenue, Apolar reported a 9.8% increase in the total value of property sales, known in Brazil as VGV. The number of sales rose by 2%, while the average transaction value increased by 7.6%.

Taken together, the figures show that financial growth was accompanied by a more modest increase in transaction numbers. The rise in average transaction value helps explain this difference: the average value of a sale grew faster than sales volumes during the period.

VGV and revenue are not equivalent measures, however. The former tracks the value of properties sold; the latter is the revenue reported by the network. Keeping the two separate avoids interpreting growth in the value of property transactions as an automatic, proportionate increase in revenue.

The reported percentages describe Apolar’s performance across the network. They are not a forecast for a new franchise, nor do they imply that every branch achieved the same rate of growth. For a prospective franchisee, they provide a starting point for assessing the brand’s track record, not a promise of individual performance.

A presence in southern Brazil and an established franchising history

Apolar began franchising in 1995. Its network covers Curitiba and its metropolitan area, Ponta Grossa, Guarapuava, Pato Branco, Irati and the coast of Paraná state, as well as the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. The network also operates in Paraguay.

This geographical spread places the expansion announcement within an established track record across multiple locations. The 17 branches in development represent a further stage of growth, but the figure should not be taken as confirmation of openings in specific towns or cities.

Within Brazil’s estate agency franchise sector, the Lista Brasileira de Franquias directory recorded 14 brands and 978 branches in a survey updated in October 2026. This snapshot provides a reference point for understanding Apolar’s position, without confusing one network’s figures with those of the country’s entire property agency sector.

What to consider before investing

Apolar’s figures combine branch expansion with growth in commercial performance indicators. Anyone exploring franchise opportunities should assess these two dimensions separately: opening branches extends the brand’s reach, while revenue, total property sales value, sales volumes and average transaction values help explain business performance.

In practice: use the network’s figures to guide questions about the local operation. Distinguish between open branches and those still in development, and assess the results of comparable branches before turning network-wide indicators into expectations for your own investment.