May nominal fees or charges be assessed for social functions at Remax Conventions and Seminars?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Education | $0 | Not Applicable. | Initial Education is required. You will be required to pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Recruiting 101 | $599 | Not Applicable. | Recruiting 101 is required. You will be required to pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Broker/Owner Meetings and Retreats | $0 - $550 registration fee | Upon receipt of invoice. | Attendance is highly recommended; you must pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses (if any). |
| Educational Courses | $50 - $2,000 Extra fees may be charged for educational and certification classes for professional credit, if offered. | 10 days after billing or at registration. | You may be required to complete, at your expense, certain educational courses as a condition of renewal. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Conventions and Seminars | $195 - $1,000 registration fee per person. Extra fees may be charged for educational and certification classes for professional credit, if offered. Nominal fees or charges may also be assessed for a variety of social functions. | Prior to attending. | Attendance is highly recommended; you also must pay for all related travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses. |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 29–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, nominal fees or charges may be assessed for social functions held at Remax Conventions and Seminars. In addition to these potential social function fees, franchisees should also anticipate paying a registration fee ranging from $195 to $1,000 per person to attend these events.
Attendance at Remax Conventions and Seminars is highly recommended, but not mandatory. Franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses associated with attending these events. These costs are separate from any registration fees or social function charges.
It is common practice in the franchise industry for franchisors to hold conventions and seminars, and to charge fees for attendance and related events. These events provide opportunities for training, networking, and updates on the franchise system. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when budgeting for their Remax franchise.