Prior to opening a Remax Team Office, what is the franchisee required to designate?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
4. Designated Team Leader; Sales Associates Working out of Team Office Location must be on the Team.
- A. Prior to opening the Team Office, Franchisee will designate a team leader ("Designated Team Leader").
- B. Only Sales Associates that are on the Team may operate from or utilize the Team Office Location space, staff or equipment. Although the Designated Team Leader may recruit members to the Team, Sales Associates not on the Team may not operate out of the Team Office Location in any capacity.
5. All Sales Associates must sign an Independent Contractor Agreement
- A. Pursuant to Subsection 5.B.(2) of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee must have a written Independent Contractor Agreement—that includes the Essential ICA Provisions—in place with each Sales Associate on the Team.
- B. Sales Associates on the Team shall be subject to the same limitations and requirements specified for Sales Associates under the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must designate a team leader prior to opening a Team Office. This individual is referred to as the "Designated Team Leader." Only sales associates who are members of the team are permitted to operate from or utilize the Team Office location, including its space, staff, and equipment. While the Designated Team Leader can recruit new members to the team, sales associates who are not on the team cannot operate from the Team Office Location in any capacity.
Furthermore, Remax requires that each sales associate on the team has a written Independent Contractor Agreement in place, which includes essential provisions as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. These sales associates are subject to the same limitations and requirements specified for sales associates under the broader Franchise Agreement. This ensures that all team members adhere to Remax's standards and operational guidelines.
This requirement ensures that there is a clear leadership structure within the Team Office and that only authorized personnel are operating from that location. By mandating Independent Contractor Agreements, Remax aims to maintain consistency and compliance across all its franchise operations, including Team Offices. This also helps to protect the Remax brand and ensure that all team members are operating under the same standards and guidelines.