- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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#111 Ranked #109 last year
- Initial investment
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$44K - $250K
- Units as of 2024
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8,833 0.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About RE/MAX
Industry | Services (Other) |
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Related Categories | Real Estate |
Founded | 1973 |
Parent Company | RE/MAX Holdings Inc. |
Leadership | Amy Lessinger, President |
Corporate Address |
5075 S. Syracuse St. Denver, CO 80237-2712 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1975 (50 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 549 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 8,833 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a RE/MAX franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$17,500 - $35,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$44,000 - $250,000 |
Royalty Fee
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Varies |
Ad Royalty Fee
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Varies |
Term of Agreement
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5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | RE/MAX offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 27 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 1 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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