Under what condition is the Manual Replacement Fee charged to an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisee?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Agreement Section 5.1). | |||
| Non-Cash Payment Systems | All costs associated with non-cash payment systems | As incurred | You must accept debit cards, credit cards, stored value gift cards or other non-cash payment systems we specify. |
| Manual Replacement Fee | $500 | On demand | You pay this fee if you lose the copy of the Operations Manual we loan to you. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $500 per re-inspection | On demand | You pay this fee if we must re-visit your location for an inspection after you have already been notified of any deficiency or non- satisfactory condition. |
| Liquidated Damages | An amount equal to two times the total Royalty Fees paid (or if unpaid, payable) by you during the 24 months before the termination date. | Within 30 days following the date of termination. | Payable if you default and we terminate your Franchise Agreement. |
| Sanitation and Food Safety Audits | Cost of the inspection | On demand | We may, in our sole discretion, contract with a third party to conduct sanitation and food safety audits during the term of your Franchise Agreement. |
| Business/Financial Audit7 | Our reasonable costs for the audit if you understate revenue by more than 2% or fail to deliver to us required reports on time | Immediately upon demand | See notes below. |
| Participation in Advisory Council | As incurred | As incurred | If you participate on an Advisory Council, you will pay any costs you incur related to your participation, such as travel and living expenses to attend |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Manual Replacement Fee of $500 is charged to a franchisee if they lose their copy of the Operations Manual. This manual is initially loaned to the franchisee by Afuri Ramen Dumpling. The fee is due on demand.
This fee is intended to cover the cost of replacing the lost manual. Franchisees should take care to properly store and protect their Operations Manual to avoid incurring this fee. The Operations Manual contains important information about the Afuri Ramen Dumpling system, standards, and procedures, so its availability is crucial for the successful operation of the franchise.
Many franchisors provide an operations manual to their franchisees, either in physical or digital form, and may charge a replacement fee if it is lost or damaged. The $500 fee charged by Afuri Ramen Dumpling appears to be within the typical range for such fees, as these fees are designed to offset the franchisor's costs of reproduction and delivery.