RE/MAX Int'l. Inc.

Founded: 1973 Franchising since: 1975
Founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in Denver in 1973, RE/MAX is now a global network of more than 116,000 real estate agents. The Linigers created the company to give agents higher commissions. In the RE/MAX system, agents are in charge of their own business, split office expenses equally with other agents and operate under a maximum commission concept.

Address: P.O. Box 3907 Englewood, Colorado 80155-3907

Phone: (800)525-7452/ (303)770-5531

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 350 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	3,667	689	2,138	25
2008	4,122	672	2,194	42
2007	4,344	655	1,974	41
2006	4,100	614	1,824	33

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.

Special Programs
RE/MAX has been the exclusive real estate sponsor of the ChildrenÂ’s Miracle Network since 1992, raising more than $22 million for the organization in its first eight years of sponsorship.

Total investment: $40,000 - $191,000
Franchise fee: $17,500 - $25,000
Ongoing royalty fee: Varies
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training

• Available at headquarters: 5 days
• Semi-annual convention and conference

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• Brochures, magazines, videos, online "extranet," business satellite network

Franchise 500® rank:
#84 (2010); #44 (2009); #10 (2008); #11 (2007); #8 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#10 (2008); #7 (2007); #11 (2006);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#22 (2010); #10 (2009); #1 (2008); #2 (2007); #4 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#70 (2010); #38 (2009); #7 (2008); #6 (2007); #9 (2006);