Does Remax consider the information in the RE/MAX Roster and roster of approved suppliers to be confidential and proprietary?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
G. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS.
You will be entitled to receive from time to time any publications and materials produced and distributed by REMAX, LLC to recognize the achievements of RE/MAX Sales Associates and to highlight recent and future events that are of interest to RE/MAX Affiliates. Additionally, as of the Agreement Date, REMAX, LLC makes available to all RE/MAX Affiliates via MAX/Center, a roster of approved suppliers as well as the RE/MAX Roster. All information in the RE/MAX Roster and roster of approved suppliers is owned by REMAX, LLC and is considered confidential and proprietary.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Remax Franchise Disclosure Document, Remax considers the information in the RE/MAX Roster and the roster of approved suppliers to be confidential and proprietary. Remax makes available to all RE/MAX Affiliates via MAX/Center, a roster of approved suppliers as well as the RE/MAX Roster.
This means that as a Remax franchisee, you are entitled to receive publications and materials produced and distributed by Remax, LLC. These materials recognize the achievements of RE/MAX Sales Associates and highlight recent and future events of interest to RE/MAX Affiliates. The RE/MAX Roster and roster of approved suppliers are accessible through MAX/Center.
Because this information is considered confidential and proprietary, a franchisee must take care in how they use and distribute the information. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors want to protect their brand and maintain control over their systems. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with Remax's policies regarding confidential information to ensure they remain in compliance with the franchise agreement.