From whom did RE/MAX Regional acquire the right to use the Marks in Minnesota and Wisconsin?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In Minnesota and Wisconsin, RE/MAX Regional derives the right to use the Marks by virtue of the regional agreements that it acquired from Integra Midwest, the Predecessor Region described in Item 1, on July 21, 2021.The regional agreement between the Predecessor Region and REMAX, LLC, dated September 19, 1986 (for the state of Minnesota) was automatically renewed for a twenty (20) year term in 2017 (the "Minnesota Regional Agreement"). The regional agreement between the Predecessor Region and REMAX, LLC, dated October 31, 1977 (for the state of Wisconsin) was automatically renewed in 2017 for another 20-year period (the "Wisconsin Regional Agreement"). The Minnesota Regional Agreement and the Wisconsin Regional Agreement (collectively the "Regional Agreements") authorize RE/MAX Regional to sell franchises for RE/MAX offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. REMAX, LLC may terminate the Regional Agreements, under certain conditions, if RE/MAX Regional materially violates their terms. If the applicable Regional Agreement is terminated, cancelled, or not renewed, REMAX, LLC or its designee may, at its option, acquire RE/MAX Regional's rights and assume its obligations under the Franchise Agreement with you.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 75–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, RE/MAX Regional acquired the right to use the Marks in Minnesota and Wisconsin from Integra Midwest, the Predecessor Region, on July 21, 2021. These rights are based on regional agreements initially established between Integra Midwest and REMAX, LLC. The agreement for Minnesota, dated September 19, 1986, was automatically renewed in 2017 for a 20-year term, referred to as the Minnesota Regional Agreement. Similarly, the Wisconsin agreement, dated October 31, 1977, was also renewed in 2017 for another 20-year period, known as the Wisconsin Regional Agreement.
These Regional Agreements authorize RE/MAX Regional to sell franchises for Remax offices in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. However, REMAX, LLC retains the right to terminate these agreements if RE/MAX Regional materially violates their terms. Should such a termination occur, REMAX, LLC, or its designee, has the option to acquire RE/MAX Regional's rights and assume its obligations under the franchise agreement with the franchisee.
For a prospective franchisee in Minnesota or Wisconsin, this means that their right to use the Remax trademarks is ultimately dependent on the regional agreements between RE/MAX Regional and REMAX, LLC. If RE/MAX Regional fails to uphold its obligations under these agreements, the franchisee's rights could be affected. It is important for potential franchisees to understand the terms of these regional agreements and the potential consequences of their termination, as it could impact their ability to operate a Remax franchise.