As an alternative to service of process under applicable law, what methods of service of process do Remax franchisees and owners irrevocably consent to for breaches of the franchise agreement?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As an alternative to service of process under applicable law, you and your Owners hereby irrevocably consent to service of process of any summons, complaint, or other process arising from your and/or your Owner's breach of this Agreement by certified or registered mail, or overnight courier, directed to you and/or your Owners at the address that you have identified for the Premises or that you or your Owners have identified in Exhibit A to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of REMAX Regional, REMAX, LLC, or our or their Related Parties to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Remax franchisees and their owners consent to alternative methods of service of process. Specifically, for any summons, complaint, or other process related to a breach of the Franchise Agreement, Remax can serve the franchisee and their owners via certified or registered mail, or through an overnight courier.
This alternative service of process must be directed to the address the franchisee identified for the premises or the address listed in Exhibit A of the Franchise Agreement. This agreement to alternative service methods does not limit Remax's right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
This clause streamlines the legal process, potentially saving time and resources for Remax in the event of a dispute. For the franchisee, it is crucial to maintain accurate and up-to-date address information with Remax, as this is where legal notices will be sent. Failure to receive these notices, even due to outdated address information, may not prevent legal proceedings from moving forward.