To whom do Augusta Lawn Care franchisees pay the Command Center Fees?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On the 1st day of each month during the term of this Agreement, You shall pay Augusta Lawn Care for the Command Center Fees incurred in the prior month.
You shall also be required to pay service fees for Your use of Augusta Lawn Care's Command Center, which fees may be expressed monthly and/or on the basis of usage, in amounts or at rates determined by Augusta Lawn Care from time-to-time.
Any payment not received by Augusta Lawn Care when due will bear interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate late law allows per year or at the highest rate allowed by applicable law on the date when payment is due, whichever is less. Interest charges on late payments are intended to partially compensate Augusta Lawn Care for loss of use of the funds and for internal administrative costs resulting from late payment which would otherwise be difficult to measure precisely. The fact that such charges are imposed shall not be construed as a waiver of Augusta Lawn Care right to timely payment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to pay Command Center Fees to Augusta Lawn Care. These fees are incurred in the prior month and are due on the 1st day of each month during the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Command Center Fees are service fees for the franchisee's use of Augusta Lawn Care's Command Center. The fees may be expressed monthly or based on usage. The amounts or rates are determined by Augusta Lawn Care and may change from time to time.
This means that as an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee, you will have an ongoing monthly obligation to pay for the use of the Command Center, and the amount you pay could fluctuate based on your usage and the rates set by Augusta Lawn Care. It is important to budget for these fees and stay aware of any changes in the fee structure to avoid late payment penalties, as any payment not received when due will bear interest.