Can you get an SBA loan for a RE/MAX franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for RE/MAX franchises. Historical data shows 125 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for RE/MAX franchisees, with an average loan amount of $505,758. The historical default rate is 4.0%.

Is RE/MAX a good franchise to buy?

RE/MAX shows several positive indicators: established brand with 3,150+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

RE/MAX

RE/MAX franchises operate real estate sales offices offering residential and commercial brokerage services to the general public, including buyers, sellers, and investors. The business model revolves around a high commission concept where sales associates retain typically 95% of their commissions in exchange for paying fixed monthly fees, a share of office overhead, and institutional marketing fees to the franchisee-owned office. Franchisees benefit from the RE/MAX system's branding, technology, training, referral networks, and promotional support to attract top agents and compete in local real estate markets.

3,150

Locations

Since 1974

Franchising

Real EstateDenver, CORE/MAX Holdings, Inc.www.remax.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

No royalty or brand fund fees specified; initial franchise fee $35,000 (high-density residential typical). Item 6 ongoing fees and Item 7 investment table not provided in text.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How RE/MAX Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
RE/MAX Current	N/A	$35K	N/A	3,150
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 188 franchises	$118K – $284K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

256

2FL

225

3TX

203

4PA

150

5IL

141

6OH

140

7NJ

138

8MI

127

9MN

106

10WI

11MA

12CO

13NC

14GA

15VA

+39 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for RE/MAX franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

125

Average Loan

$505,758

Total Volume

$63.2M

Default Rate

4.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

3,779 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases10

Primarily termination disputes, renewal refusals, franchise agreement breaches, non-compete enforcement, agent solicitation issues, and fee collection matters.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

101

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

145

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

145

Frequently Asked Questions

As of the 2025 FDD, RE/MAX has 3,150 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1974.

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