According to a press release this morning, Century 21 co-founder Art Bartlett has passed away after a long illness at the age of 76.
“Art was a legend whose actions helped to write the very history of real estate and franchising,” says Century 21 Real Estate LLC President and CEO Tom Kunz. Bartlett created the concept of regional franchising and has been deemed the “father of conversion franchising” — converting existing small businesses into franchises.
“His vision, combined with his dynamic charisma and determination have positively touched the lives of generations of real estate brokers, agents and the millions of people for whom they help find homes globally,” adds Kunz.
Art Bartlett certainly changed the lives of many. He was able to bring his large franchise into small markets and successfully take over anywhere C21 would come to town.