RE/MAX joins the exclusive ranks of the most successful franchise chains in the world after being named to the 2009 Franchise Times Top 200. RE/MAX makes its debut on the list in the No. 12 position, in front of all other real estate competitors and in the company of top franchises such as McDonalds, 7-Eleven and Marriott Hotels.
The Franchise Times Top 200 is an annual financial snapshot of the 200 most successful U.S.-based franchise companies as measured by worldwide sales. The complete list of honorees appears in the October issue of Franchise Times.
"The RE/MAX Network continues to grow because we offer so much value to our franchise owners," says Margaret Kelly, CEO of RE/MAX International. "Global brand recognition, the industry's most extensive educational resources, and all the support our offices need to be productive and successful. We like to tell our owners that 'at RE/MAX, you're in business for yourself, but not by yourself.'"
Since the beginning of 2009, nine countries have joined the network, and RE/MAX International has sold nearly 400 franchises worldwide. There's a presence in over 70 countries, more than any other real estate network.
The Franchise Times honor is the second time this year that RE/MAX has been recognized by the franchise community. In January, RE/MAX was the highest-ranked real estate franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's 30th Annual ÒFranchise 500 Survey," a tribute the company has received in nine out of the last ten years.
RE/MAX has also been recognized as one of the "Top 25 Franchise Opportunities" by Hispanic Enterprise, and one of the "Top 50 Franchises for Minorities" by the National Minority Franchising Initiative.
And in 2009, for the third year in a row, RE/MAX was ranked on the list of America's "Top 10 Military Spouse-Friendly Employers," according to Military Spouse Magazine.
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No wonder I am associated with RE/MAX. I’ve been in the business 5+ years, and I am at the same place – RE/MAX Omega Group. No need to get new cards, send out all those letters, remarket myself with a new company. No, I just was fortunate to select the best company to start with. I hear lots of stories about all those other companies, and I am blessed to have made a good choice. Love it, love it. Good times and bad times, it’s all good.
– Marie Mailhot, RE/MAX Omega Group, Manchester, N.H.
I love being with RE/MAX At the Lake and a part of the overall franchise. There is power in name branding, and the name RE/MAX is a well-respected name know worldwide. I wouldn’t work anywhere else. Nothing makes you up your game like being with top of the industry professionals.
– Kathy Byrnes, RE/MAX At the Lake, Mooresville, N.C.
This is fantastic! Just one more confirmation that I joined the best team in the world when I bought my franchise.
– Christy Walker, RE/MAX Signature, Phoenix, Ariz.
It took me 2 years in real estate to learn that I needed a better place to hang my license. I joined RE/MAX North Associates in January of 2007. It was the best move I ever made. I didn’t start with RE/MAX, but I quickly learned that it was the best place to be. RE/MAX forever!
– Linda Wilson, RE/MAX North Associates, Denton, Texas
Coming from Realty Executives, I immediately noticed the superior professionalism and brand recognition that RE/MAX has to offer. They are executives in name only. The level of franchise support regionally and from international, the training, networking events, and brand recognition is far above any other organization that I researched. This report supports my decision to purchase my RE/MAX franchise last year.
– Shami Sandhu, RE/MAX River City, Edmonton, Alberta
I have been selling real estate for 5 years now, but only 2 months ago I made the move to RE/MAX. I can't believe the amount of support from my home office as well as International. RE/MAX truly is Above the Crowd.
– Connie Luce, RE/MAX Experience, Sycamore, Ill.
Posted 10/19/09