What is the initial fee for establishing a new Remax Team Office?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ice space, provided that you shall not then, or at any time thereafter prior to the opening of such Team Office, be in default of any of your obligations arising under the Franchise Agreement and upon the additional conditions set forth below. You will be required to sign the Team Office Amendment (attached as Exhibit A-4 for each Team Office you establish).
Permission to establish a Team Office shall be within RE/MAX Regional's sole and absolute discretion. Factors RE/MAX Regional will consider in determining whether to grant you the right to establish a Team Office include, without limitation, the location of the proposed Team Office, population growth and the overall market share enjoyed by RE/MAX in the area of the proposed Team Office and other market conditions that may affect the desirability of establishing a Team Office. You will be required to pay a Team Office Initial Fee of $1,000 (see Item 5), plus a Monthly Ongoing Team Office fee of $100 per month (see Item 6), for each Team Office that you open. If you are renewing an existing Team Office, you will be required to sign the Team Office Amendment (attached as Exhibit A-4) and pay a Team Office renewal fee of $500, plus a Monthly Ongoing Team Office fee of $100 per month for each Team Office that you renew (see Item 6). Each Team Office must be located at a site approved by RE/MAX Regional. Each Team Office shall operate as a part of the Office (i.e., as a branch of the Office operating under and as a part of the same ownership as the Office), shall operate under the same name as the Office, and, except as otherwise provided in the Franchise Agreement, shall comply with and be subject in every respect to all of the terms, conditions, provisions and restrictions of the Franchise Agreement as are applicable to the
Office. RE/MAX Regional is not under any obligation to provide Team Offices any of the services and benefits made available to the Office although RE/MAX Regional may, in its sole and absolute discretion, provide some services and benefits to Team Offices.
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Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 71–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, establishing a new Remax Team Office requires an initial fee of $1,000. This fee is in addition to a monthly ongoing Team Office fee of $100 per month for each Team Office opened. The establishment of a Team Office is not guaranteed, as it is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of RE/MAX Regional. Several factors are considered, including the location of the proposed Team Office, population growth, the overall market share of RE/MAX in the area, and other market conditions.
In practical terms, a Remax franchisee looking to expand their operations by opening a Team Office needs to budget not only for the initial $1,000 fee but also for the ongoing monthly fees. It's important to note that these Team Offices must be located at a site approved by RE/MAX Regional and operate as part of the existing Office, under the same ownership and name. This means the Team Office functions as a branch of the main Office, adhering to the same terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.
It's also crucial to understand that Team Offices are considered "address only" locations, meaning they do not have any protected area or territorial exclusivity. This implies that the franchisee may face competition from other franchisees or company-owned outlets in the same area. The FDD also states that RE/MAX Regional is not obligated to provide Team Offices with the same services and benefits as the main Office, although they may choose to do so at their discretion. The Team Office must have between 600 and 1,500 square feet of office space, although RE/MAX Regional may allow more than 1,500 square feet at its discretion.