RE/MAX Integrated Regions

The royalty rate of 1.0% is substantially lower than the typical 5.25-7.0% for real estate franchises—what services and support does this lower rate reflect compared to competing franchises?

The technology fee of $15/month is approximately one-third the typical range for real estate franchises—what specific technology platforms and tools are included, and are there additional technology costs or requirements?

With 7 cases where the franchisor was named as defendant and 4 cases where the franchisor was plaintiff, what are the primary subject matters of this litigation (e.g., franchise disputes, non-compete enforcement, intellectual property)?

The system lost 227 net units (-5.89%) over the past year, with closures increasing from 176 to 246. What is driving this sustained unit decline, and what is management's strategy to reverse this trend?

Of the 246 units closed in 2024, how many were franchisor-initiated terminations versus voluntary closures or non-renewals, and what are the primary reasons cited?

The total potential term of 5 years is significantly shorter than the typical 10-20 years for this category—are renewal options available, and under what conditions can franchisees renew?

Renewal requires meeting 9 conditions, which is above the typical 5-8. Can you provide the complete list of renewal conditions and clarify what 'subjective and objective standards' mean in practice?

With no exclusive territory and no encroachment protection, what prevents RE/MAX from opening additional franchises or company-owned operations in your area?

The transfer fee of $2,500 is below typical—are there additional fees, conditions, or approval requirements for transferring the franchise to another operator?

Four litigation cases are currently pending. Can you provide details on the parties involved, subject matter, and expected timeline for resolution?

What is the nature of the 1-year non-compete clause, and are there geographic limitations (the data shows 'N/A miles')—does it apply only within the non-exclusive territory or broadly?

Given the transfer rate of 2.9% (above the typical 0.0-2.2%), what is driving the higher rate of franchisee transfers, and are there restrictions on who buyers can be?

The franchise has a 10-day cure period for payment and reporting defaults but 30 days for other defaults—what specific behaviors trigger the 15 non-curable defaults that could result in immediate termination?

The agreement requires personal guarantees from all owners and spouses/domestic partners. If the franchise fails or is terminated, what is the scope of franchisor's indemnification claims against personal assets?

The renewal fee is $6,000—is this the only cost to renew, or are there additional fees, required renovations, technology upgrades, or other renewal expenses?

With a 5-year initial term and 5-year total potential term, how many franchisees have successfully renewed beyond the initial term, and what percentage chose not to renew?

What specific 'current subjective and objective standards' must franchisees meet for renewal, and how have these standards changed over the past 3-5 years?

Are there any restrictions on the types of brokers or agents that can operate under a RE/MAX Integrated Regions franchise, and what is the minimum required agent count?

The technology fee is the lowest in the category—compared to competing real estate franchises, what technology platforms, marketing tools, or data access are excluded from this fee?

What is the breakdown of the 138 units that 'ceased other' in 2024, and what does this category encompass?