Under what condition is the Apricot Lane Outside Service Fee payable?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Service Fee | $1,000 | As incurred | Payable only if you choose to use an Advertising or Promotions Agency other than COUNTRY VISIONS |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Outside Service Fee is payable only if a franchisee chooses to use an advertising or promotions agency other than Country Visions. The fee is $1,000 and is due as incurred.
This means that Apricot Lane franchisees have the option to use an outside advertising agency for their marketing and promotional needs. However, if they choose to do so, they will incur a $1,000 fee. This fee is in addition to any costs charged by the outside agency itself.
Franchisees should consider whether the potential benefits of using an outside agency outweigh the cost of the fee. It is important to note that the Marketing and Advertising Coverage Area (MACA) payments are separate from this fee. The MACA payments are your share of the advertising expense for your MACA, not to exceed $4,000 a year, and are payable directly to the supplier or to Country Visions as invoiced.