Does a Remax Team Office have a protected area or territorial exclusivity?

According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Remax Team Office does not have a protected area or territorial exclusivity. The FDD states explicitly that Team Offices are "address only" locations and therefore have no protected territory. This means that Remax franchisees operating a Team Office may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution, including those operating under different trademarks.

This lack of territorial exclusivity is a significant factor for prospective franchisees to consider. While Remax Regional may grant the right to establish Team Offices based on factors like location, population growth, and market share, the franchisee will not be shielded from competition within that area. This could impact the profitability and success of the Team Office, as it will need to compete directly with other Remax offices and potentially other real estate businesses.

Furthermore, the FDD indicates that Remax, LLC retains the right to establish other franchised or company-owned outlets at any location, even in close proximity to a franchisee's Office or Team Office. Remax also reserves the right to use alternative distribution methods, including the Internet, in any location. This underscores the importance of a franchisee's ability to effectively market their services and build a strong customer base to thrive in a competitive environment. The franchisee must also pay a Team Office Initial Fee of $1,000, plus a Monthly Ongoing Team Office fee of $100 per month for each Team Office that is opened.