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At a Glance
Products & Services: Real estate
Number of Locations: 6,227
Total Investment: $35K - 194K
Founded: 1973
Began Franchising: 1975
About RE/MAX LLC
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 3,207 | 757 | 2,239 | 24 |
| 2011 | 3,283 | 730 | 2,269 | 24 |
| 2010 | 3,448 | 713 | 2,134 | 25 |
| 2009 | 3,667 | 689 | 2,138 | 25 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $35,000 - $194,000
Franchise Fee: $12,500 - $28,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $12,500 - $28,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. Annual conference; online training
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: PR, social media, videos
Franchise Ranking History
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