What is the 1 800 Packouts Brand Fund?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| National/Regional Opportunity Protection ("NROP") Fee | $500 to $2,000 per month based on the population in your Territory. See Note 2. | Payable on the 7th day of each month beginning on the payment cycle following your opening (or after 180 days of signing the agreement). | If the population of your Territory changes, we will provide you with 30 days' notice before requiring you to pay a revised NROP Fee. |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales3 | Due on the 15th of the month following receipt of payment from client. | If you allow an invoice to remain unpaid, the Accounts Receivable amount associated with that invoice shall have Royalty Fees and Marketing Fees owed upon your receipt of payment or after 180 days, whichever comes first. |
| Marketing Fee | 3% of Gross Sales | Due upon receipt of payment from client. | You must contribute the Marketing Fee to an advertising fund that we will operate (the "Brand Fund"). See 11 for information regarding the Brand Fund. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 17–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Brand Fund is an advertising fund operated by the franchisor. Franchisees are required to contribute to this fund by paying a Marketing Fee, which is 3% of Gross Sales. This fee is due upon receipt of payment from the client.
The Brand Fund is intended to support marketing and advertising efforts for the 1 800 Packouts brand. These marketing efforts are designed to increase brand awareness, attract customers, and support the growth of the franchise system as a whole. The FDD refers to Item 11 for more information regarding the Brand Fund.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 11 of the 1 800 Packouts FDD to understand how the Brand Fund is managed, what types of marketing activities it supports, and whether franchisees have any input into how the funds are spent. Understanding the specifics of the Brand Fund is essential for evaluating the overall cost and potential benefits of investing in a 1 800 Packouts franchise.