Under what condition might the banking fees for Anago be higher than 4.75% per transaction?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date2 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee5 | $150 for each client bid below the required minimum that you failed to conduct. | In January of each year based on the prior 12-month averages or, at our option, in January and July, based on the prior 6-month averages | Due only if you fail to schedule and conduct the minimum number of marketing appointments with prospective cleaning clients that result in a bid for service (each a "Client Bid") |
| Banking Fees | Credit card charges of 4.75% per transaction unless our cost to provide you this service is greater, in which case you will be required to pay the higher cost. | Monthly | If you choose to utilize our credit card processing services, you will pay us the per transaction fee. This fee may exceed the amount actually charged to us by the banking institution, which may vary as determined solely by such banking institution. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard banking fee for credit card charges is 4.75% per transaction. However, this fee may increase if Anago's cost to provide the credit card processing service is greater than 4.75%. In such instances, franchisees will be required to pay the higher cost.
This means that while Anago aims to provide credit card processing at a set rate, external factors such as banking institution charges can influence the final cost. The fee may exceed the amount actually charged to Anago by the banking institution, and this amount may vary as determined solely by such banking institution.
For a prospective Anago franchisee, this implies a degree of uncertainty regarding banking fees. While 4.75% serves as the baseline, franchisees should be prepared for potential fluctuations based on the banking institution's rates. It would be prudent to inquire about the typical range of these fees and the factors that could cause them to increase to better prepare for potential expenses.