How does the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law affect the Remax Franchise Agreement?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OF RE/MAX INTEGRATED REGIONS, LLC REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes supersedes any provision of the Franchise Agreement if such provision is in conflict with that law.
The provisions of this Addendum only apply if the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum and to the extent they are then valid requirements of the statute.
Source: Item 6 — The amount charged for the Insufficient Funds Processing Fee in Minnesota is $30. (FDD pages 464–473)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes, takes precedence over any conflicting provisions in the Franchise Agreement. This means that if any part of the Remax Franchise Agreement clashes with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the state law will be the governing rule. This protection is designed to safeguard the interests of franchisees within Wisconsin.
This addendum applies only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law are met independently, without relying on the addendum itself, and only to the extent that these requirements are currently valid under the statute. This ensures that the protections afforded by the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law are firmly in place for Remax franchisees operating in Wisconsin.
Prospective Remax franchisees in Wisconsin should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes to understand their rights and obligations. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to fully comprehend the implications of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law and how it interacts with the specific terms of the Remax Franchise Agreement. This will help ensure compliance and protect their investment.