What happens to the Remax Office Materials upon transfer, expiration, termination of the Franchise Agreement, or abandonment of the office?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or REMAX, LLC will issue to you during the Term of the Franchise one or more printed or electronic copies of office materials containing trademark, graphic and other standards, recommendations and other information relating to your obligations under this Agreement, your use of the RE/MAX Marks and the general operation of the Office ("Office Materials"). The entire contents of the Office Materials will remain confidential and the property of REMAX, LLC and must be returned to us upon transfer, expiration, or termination of this Agreement or upon Abandonment of the Office. REMAX, LLC will have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Office Materials from time to time, if deemed necessary to improve the standards of service or quality or the efficient operation of the Office, to protect or maintain the goodwill associated with the RE/MAX Marks or to meet competition. Such additions or modifications may be made by amendment or supplement to the Office Materials or by bulletins, notices or other written or electronic materials as REMAX, LLC may publish from time to time. No such addition or modification, however, shall alter your fundamental status and rights under this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Remax Franchise Disclosure Document, the Office Materials, which include printed or electronic copies containing trademark, graphic, and other standards, recommendations, and information related to obligations under the Franchise Agreement, use of RE/MAX Marks, and general office operation, remain the property of REMAX, LLC. Upon transfer, expiration, or termination of the Franchise Agreement, or abandonment of the office, the franchisee must return these Office Materials to Remax, LLC.
Remax, LLC retains the right to modify the Office Materials to improve service standards, protect the goodwill associated with the RE/MAX Marks, or meet competition. These modifications can be implemented through amendments, supplements, bulletins, notices, or other written or electronic materials. However, such changes must not alter the franchisee's fundamental status and rights under the agreement.
This requirement ensures that consistent brand standards and operational procedures are maintained across all Remax franchises. By mandating the return of Office Materials, Remax aims to protect its intellectual property and ensure that franchisees do not continue to use proprietary information after the termination of their agreement. This is a common practice in franchising to maintain uniformity and prevent misuse of brand assets.