RE/MAX Int'l. Inc.
Real estateBackground
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 350 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Special Programs
RE/MAX has been the exclusive real estate sponsor of the Childrens Miracle Network since 1992, raising more than $22 million for the organization in its first eight years of sponsorship.
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.
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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 Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 3667 | 689 | 2138 | 25 |
| 2008 | 4,122 | 672 | 2,194 | 42 |
| 2007 | 4,344 | 655 | 1,974 | 41 |
| 2006 | 4,100 | 614 | 1,824 | 33 |
| 2005 | 3,702 | 587 | 1,384 | 28 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Special Programs
RE/MAX has been the exclusive real estate sponsor of the Childrens Miracle Network since 1992, raising more than $22 million for the organization in its first eight years of sponsorship.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $35K-200K Franchise fee: $12K-25K |
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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#44 (2009); #10 (2008); #11 (2007); #8 (2006); #10 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#10 (2008); #7 (2007); #11 (2006); #21 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#10 (2009); #1 (2008); #2 (2007); #4 (2006); #4 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#38 (2009); #7 (2008); #6 (2007); #9 (2006); #7 (2005);
#44 (2009); #10 (2008); #11 (2007); #8 (2006); #10 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#10 (2008); #7 (2007); #11 (2006); #21 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#10 (2009); #1 (2008); #2 (2007); #4 (2006); #4 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#38 (2009); #7 (2008); #6 (2007); #9 (2006); #7 (2005);