Overview

• Stéphane Plaza was sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term on February 18, 2025, for habitual domestic violence, a decision he is appealing.
• Following the conviction, M6 deprogrammed all of Plaza’s television shows, significantly impacting his public presence.
• The Stéphane Plaza real estate network, now reduced to 527 agencies, faces a divisive decision on whether to rebrand due to reputational damage.
• President Gilles Charron has confirmed that franchisees can opt to remove Plaza’s name, addressing franchisee concerns about the brand’s future viability.
• Legal experts warn of potential litigation if a consensus on rebranding is not reached, highlighting the complex contractual and reputational stakes.