How many RE/MAX franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, RE/MAX has 2,994 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1974.

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

Yes, SBA loans are available for RE/MAX franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is RE/MAX a good franchise to buy?

RE/MAX shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,994+ 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

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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.

2,994

Locations

$37K–$337K

Investment

Since 1974

Franchising

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

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$37,100 – $336,500

Low: $37,100High: $336,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

1.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$345 – $620

Item 6 of FDD

1% Broker Fee on revenue + $143-$170/mo Continuing Franchise Fee per sales associate + $127-$140/mo Marketing Fee per sales associate + $0-$35/mo Technology Fee per sales associate + $75-$275/mo QuickBooks software fee.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How RE/MAX Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 83% of Business Services franchises
#3 largest franchise system in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
RE/MAX Current	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
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
CruiseOne	$12K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	2,515
Business Services Average 192 franchises	$121K – $291K	$47K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 192 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

239

2FL

213

3TX

187

4PA

144

5IL

141

6OH

131

7NJ

129

8MI

125

9MN

100

10WI

11CO

12MA

13NC

14GA

15VA

+39 more states

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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.

125 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

2,540 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

2,540 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases9

Primarily termination, renewal refusal, breach of contract, post-termination enforcement, and fee collection disputes with franchisees or former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

156

Transfers

107

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a RE/MAX franchise ranges from $37,100 to $336,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.0% of gross sales.