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RE/MAX Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $37,500–$224,500. Franchise fee: $25,000. Royalty: 0.0%. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$25,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$37,500–$224,500
Total Investment
Full startup range
0.0%
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$800K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for RE/MAX

Real Estate & Buildout $60,000
Equipment & Fixtures $20,000
Initial Marketing $25,000
Working Capital Reserve $75,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
Not stated
Liquid Capital Required
$35,000

vs. Real Estate Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-48% vs. avg ($250K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
-3.0% vs. avg (3.0%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Real Estate franchises. Actual results vary.

~1.4 years

Based on $800K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 0.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated May 2026.