Who owns the rights to the Exit business format franchise system?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXIT Realty Corp. International ("Franchisor" or "EXIT") owns the rights to a business format franchise system ("System") for providing high quality real estate service to the general public, has devised policies and techniques for the operation of the System, and has promoted the System and the name "EXIT" for the advantage of EXIT, its Subfranchisors, and Franchisees (collectively "Affiliates"). The distinguishing characteristics of the System and of the real estate service provided, some of which constitute trade secrets, include, but are not limited to the following:
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- Common use and promotion of the EXIT service marks and a color scheme associated with the real estate service; and
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- Distinctive sales materials associated with the real estate service; and
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- Distinctive promotional materials used by EXIT and/or its Affiliates as part of the System; and
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- Supplies and other materials used in the offices of EXIT and/or its Affiliates as part of the System; and
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- Centralized advertising and referral services; and
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- Procedures for operations of offices under the System, publicity and record keeping; and
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- A standardized uniform system for operation of a real estate service office in accordance with EXIT's standards for quality, value, efficiency, and courtesy; and
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- Distinctive remuneration plan for the sales representatives as more fully described in the "EXIT Formula" attached to this Agreement as Schedule 2.
EXIT has granted Subfranchisor the exclusive right to license the System and to enter into Franchise Agreements for specific geographic areas.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, EXIT Realty Corp. International owns the rights to the Exit business format franchise system. This means that EXIT Realty Corp. International has the authority to establish the policies and techniques for operating the Exit system. They also promote the Exit name to benefit themselves, their subfranchisors, and franchisees.
EXIT Realty Corp. International has developed the Exit system, which includes distinctive elements such as the use of Exit service marks, a specific color scheme, unique sales and promotional materials, and standardized procedures for office operations. These elements are designed to ensure quality, value, efficiency, and courtesy in the real estate services provided under the Exit brand. The company also has a distinctive remuneration plan for sales representatives, known as the "EXIT Formula."
As the owner of the Exit system, EXIT Realty Corp. International grants subfranchisors the exclusive right to license the system and enter into franchise agreements within specific geographic areas. This structure allows Exit to expand its brand and service network while maintaining control over the quality and standards of its franchise operations. Prospective franchisees should understand that their rights to use the Exit system are derived from the subfranchisor, who in turn is authorized by EXIT Realty Corp. International.