DENVER, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth
consecutive year, RE/MAX, LLC ranked as the leading real estate
franchise in the 2014 Franchise Times Top 200. The
exhaustive annual survey is based upon 2013 worldwide sales and
growth and includes franchisors from a wide variety of business
sectors.
In the 2014 Franchise Times Top 200:
- RE/MAX ranked #12 overall. The closest real estate franchises
were ranked #28 and #45.
- RE/MAX gained two places over its standing in 2013.
- RE/MAX also ranked #2 in the "Top 10 Sales Growth"
category.
- Overall, four of the top five spots in the rankings were
claimed by fast food franchises, including No. 1 McDonald's, No. 3
KFC, No. 4 SUBWAY and No. 5 Burger King.
"Our philosophy at RE/MAX has always been very simple,"
said Margaret Kelly, RE/MAX CEO. "Attract new franchisees by
providing support services and competitive advantages that help
them succeed. It's why we continue to grow, innovate and
evolve."
RE/MAX reported 2013 year-end performance:
- Net gain of 4,220 agents, a 5% increase
- 11 countries added to international footprint
- Franchise sales topped 700 for fourth consecutive year
- Revenue up 11% over 2012
For the second consecutive year, RE/MAX was also the
highest-ranked real estate brokerage in Entrepreneur
magazine's 2014 Franchise 500. RE/MAX was named on
Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing and Low-Cost franchise lists
and received the highest global ranking among real estate brokerage
franchises.
Founded in 1973, RE/MAX completed a successful public offering
one year ago, and trades under the ticker symbol RMAX on the New
York Stock Exchange. After four decades of industry innovations,
RE/MAX continues to adapt and change with the real estate market
and expand around the world.
About the RE/MAX Network
RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail
Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture
affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate
their businesses with great independence.
Over 96,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of more than 95
countries. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real
estate brokerage services, is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE:RMAX).
With a passion for the communities in which its agents live and
work, RE/MAX is proud to have raised more than $140 million for Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals® and other charities.
For more information about RE/MAX, to search home listings or
find an agent in your community, please
visit www.remax.com.
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www.remax.com/newsroom
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