Is attendance at Remax Broker/Owner conferences, meetings, and retreats mandatory for franchisees?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are strongly encouraged to actively participate in and attend all Broker/Owner conferences, meetings and retreats we schedule, and you agree to pay any associated registration fees. You agree that you are responsible for all travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses you or anyone else from your Office incurs while attending a Broker/Owner conference, meeting or retreat.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at Broker/Owner conferences, meetings, and retreats is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged. While Remax "strongly encourage[s]" franchisees to attend these events, they are not required.
However, if a Remax franchisee chooses to attend these events, they must cover all associated costs. These costs include registration fees, travel, meals, lodging, and entertainment expenses for themselves and anyone else from their office who attends.
While attendance at these specific events is not mandatory, the FDD does state that new Remax franchisees or one of their principal owners must attend the initial education program and the recruiting 101 course. Additionally, Remax may require franchisees to complete additional courses prior to renewal of the franchise agreement.