What is the purpose of the Technology Fee for All Dogs Unleashed franchisees?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
OTHER FEES**
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales | Monthly | See Note 2 |
| Brand Development Fund | Currently $0, but may be increased up to 2% of Gross Sales | Monthly | |
| Local Marketing Expenditure | $5,000 | Monthly | |
| Advertising Cooperative | An amount established by the applicable Cooperative | As determined by the applicable Cooperative | Currently, we have no Advertising Cooperatives. We may designate any area with two or more Facilities as a region for an Advertising Cooperative and require you to participate. The fees for the Advertising Cooperative will be determined by a majority vote, with each participating Facility and the Franchisor receiving one vote. |
| Management Consulting Fee | $400.00 per person, per day, plus reimbursement of our travel, lodging, and dining expenses | Upon demand | Payable only if you request our on-site management assistance |
| Technology Fee | Currently $250 per month, which we may increase by 10% per year | Monthly | Payable to us for the development and use of online communications and te |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is paid by franchisees for the development and use of online communications and technologies. This fee is currently $250 per month.
The Technology Fee is payable to All Dogs Unleashed on a monthly basis. The FDD specifies that All Dogs Unleashed may increase the Technology Fee by 10% per year.
For a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, this means budgeting for a recurring monthly expense that could increase over time. It is important to understand what specific technologies and online communications are covered by this fee and how they benefit the franchisee's business operations. Franchisees should also consider the potential for the fee to increase and factor that into their financial projections.