When must I or my principal owner complete the Remax Initial Education Program?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
cipation Acknowledgment, the current form of which is attached as Exhibit A-15.
You or your principal owner are not required to achieve a stated level of performance in the Initial Education Program. Initial Education (as defined below) will be held either monthly or every other month; how frequently to offer education is in REMAX, LLC's sole discretion. You or your principal owner will be required to complete the next scheduled Initial Education Program occurring prior to the opening of the Office or within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, whichever is sooner. You will be permitted to send one or more people from the Office free of charge to the Initial Education Program, provided they are appropriately reflected in our records as affiliated with your Office. You will be responsible for all travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses you or anyone else from the Office incurs. (See Item 7 above.) As of the Issuance Date of this disclosure document, REMAX, LLC's Initial Education Program consisted of the following:
INITIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The-Job Training | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History and Overview of RE/MAX Systems and Services; Marketing, Standards and Quality Control; Brand Protection | 6 | 0 | 5075 S. Syracuse St. Denver, Colorado | |
| Fiscal Management, RAPP Program and | 5 | 0 | 5075 S. Syracuse St. | |
| Space Planning | Denver, Colorado | |||
| Tour of REMAX, LLC; Technology | 3 | 0 | 5075 S. Syracuse St. | |
| Overview; Information Security | Denver, Colorado | |||
| Business Planning; Value Proposition; Recruiting and Retention; Leadership and Staffing | 10 | 0 | 5075 S. Syracuse St. Denver, Colorado | |
| Agent Onboarding Process | 3 | 0 | 5075 S. Syracuse St. Denver, Colorado | The Initial Education Program will cover the broad operational spectrum of a RE/MAX office franchise. REMAX, LLC will provide you with a workbook and other materials addressing such topics as recruiting and growth methods, fiscal management, trademark and graphic standards, and exposure to approved suppliers. Teaching methods and tools utilized will include course workbook, digital files, and audio and visual materials. Other than materials of general usage, you will be entitled to use the materials and forms distributed on a loan basis only. You will be required to return the materials upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 59–71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you or your principal owner must complete the Initial Education Program before opening your office or within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, whichever comes first. This program is mandatory and is approximately four days long. It is held at Remax's headquarters in Denver, Colorado. However, in the event of inclement weather or a national emergency, Remax may offer the in-person portion of the Initial Education Program virtually, at its sole discretion.
In addition to the in-person sessions, you'll also participate in up to three 90-minute mandatory coaching calls spaced over the three months following your attendance of the in-person portion of the Initial Education Program. Prior to attending the Initial Education Program, you will be required to sign an Initial Education Participation Acknowledgment.
The Initial Education Program covers a broad range of topics related to operating a Remax franchise, including recruiting and growth methods, fiscal management, trademark and graphic standards, and exposure to approved suppliers. Remax provides a workbook and other materials, but you are generally only entitled to use these materials on a loan basis and must return them upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. The Initial Education Program itself is free of charge, but you are responsible for all travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses.