How might Remax notify franchisees of modifications to the Franchise Agreement?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Agreement may not be modified, amended or altered except by an instrument signed by all of the parties to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, you understand and agree that we or REMAX, LLC may, from time to time, to preserve and enhance the reputation of the RE/MAX organization, issue new (or amend or modify existing) brand standards pertaining to the System, provided that the mandatory elements of the System pertain to the goodwill or protection of the RE/MAX Marks. In addition, you agree that you will execute any amendments or modifications to this Agreement as may from time to time be required as a result of changes in governing law.
We may once in any calendar year (see Subsections 6.B., 6.C., 6.D and 6.E of this Agreement), following at least 60 days' prior written notice to you: (i) increase the amount or percentage of any existing fee payable by you pursuant to this Agreement; or (ii) require the payment of additional fees, for example, to address new offerings that may become available during the Term.
By executing this Agreement, you authorize REMAX Regional and REMAX, LLC, as well as any of our or their Related Parties and approved suppliers, to communicate with you electronically, including via electronic mail, text message or social media platforms, and to communicate with you at any cell phone number provided or listed (including via text messaging) notwithstanding whether any or all of your Office or personal telephone numbers appear on a federal or state Do-Not-Call registry.
All written notices and reports permitted or required to be delivered by the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed delivered at the time delivered by hand to the recipient party; 1 business day after transmission by electronic mail; 1 business day after being placed in the hands of a commercial courier service for overnight delivery, or 3 business days after placement in the United States Mail by Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the party to be notified at its most current principal business address of which the notifying party has been notified in writing.
You understand and acknowledge that it is critical to the efficient and successful administration of the franchise relationship that you promptly respond to all communications from us. Accordingly, unless another time frame is specified, you agree to respond within 5 business days to each communication from us that requests a response.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, modifications to the Franchise Agreement can occur through several avenues. The agreement itself states that it can only be modified, amended, or altered by a written instrument signed by all parties involved. However, Remax, LLC can issue new or modify existing brand standards to preserve and enhance the reputation of the RE/MAX organization, especially concerning the goodwill or protection of the RE/MAX Marks. Additionally, franchisees must agree to execute amendments or modifications required due to changes in governing law.
Remax Regional also has the ability to modify fees. The document states that Remax may, once per calendar year, increase existing fees or require additional fees for new offerings, provided they give at least 60 days' prior written notice.
Furthermore, Remax Regional and Remax, LLC are authorized to communicate with franchisees electronically, including via email, text message, or social media platforms, regarding various aspects of the franchise relationship. For formal written notices required under the agreement, these are considered delivered when hand-delivered, one business day after transmission by electronic mail, one business day after being placed with a commercial courier for overnight delivery, or three business days after being sent via registered or certified mail. Franchisees are expected to respond promptly to communications from Remax, typically within 5 business days unless another timeframe is specified.