What is the Christies International Real Estate franchisee prohibited from doing with their rights under the agreement?

According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted in several ways regarding their rights under the franchise agreement. Specifically, the franchisee cannot subfranchise or sublicense any of their rights. This means they cannot grant another party the right to operate a Christies International Real Estate business under their franchise agreement. The franchisee's license is personal and can only be used from the Main Office and any Additional Offices authorized by Christies International Real Estate.

Additionally, franchisees are limited in their ability to operate a Christies International Real Estate office outside of their protected territory unless explicitly permitted by Christies International Real Estate through a separate broker Affiliate license agreement. This ensures that Christies International Real Estate maintains control over its brand and market presence, preventing franchisees from expanding beyond their designated areas without approval.

Furthermore, Christies International Real Estate reserves the right to modify the scope of a franchisee's rights outside of their protected territory and these rights are subject to territorial policies outlined in the Operations Manual. The franchisee also cannot represent that they own any of the Marks, use the Marks in combination with other marks without written consent, or position any other trademarks as being associated with more luxurious services than those offered under the Marks. These restrictions are in place to protect the brand's image and maintain consistency across all franchise locations.