What is the definition of a 'C-Fee' in the context of an Anago franchise?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"C-Fee" means the fee stated in Subsection 3.1(f).
"Calendar Days" means each day upon the calendar whether it is weekend or weekday.
"Client" / "Current Client" means the business entity or person who signs a contract to receive services provided by an Anago Unit Franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a "C-Fee" is defined as the fee stated in Subsection 3.1(f) of the Anago Unit Franchise Agreement. While the definition is provided, the actual details of what constitutes Subsection 3.1(f) are not included in the provided excerpts.
Without the full context of Subsection 3.1(f), it's difficult to determine the exact nature of the C-Fee. However, other excerpts from Item 23 discuss various aspects of C-Fees, such as how they are calculated and when they are applicable. For instance, the C-Fee for One-Time Services, Initial Cleans, or Extra Work on additional Accounts secured by Anago is equal to 20% of the gross fee charged to the client and will not be financed. Additionally, the franchisee may pay a monthly C-Fee based on the amount of square footage cleaned in buildings with varying occupancy levels. Partial C-Fees may be assessed at 50% of the normal schedule if a Regional Office representative assists with bid pricing or closing the sale.
Several conditions affect C-Fee payments and credits. C-Fee payments are discontinued if the client cancels the service contract through no fault of the franchisee. Credits for C-Fee payments may be made if the client cancels the services contract within 180 days from the date of commencement, but any credit toward additional contract C-Fees is limited to 15% of paid C-Fees calculated for the contract and is at Anago's sole discretion, provided the franchisee can verify that the contract was canceled through no fault of their own. The difference between the amount paid in C-Fees and the amount of credit given will be deemed earned by Anago.
Prospective franchisees should request a full copy of the Anago Unit Franchise Agreement and carefully review Subsection 3.1(f) to fully understand how C-Fees are calculated, when they are charged, and under what circumstances they may be credited or discontinued. Understanding the specifics of C-Fees is crucial for assessing the overall costs and potential profitability of an Anago franchise.