What is the insufficient funds fee for Augusta Lawn Care?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6 OTHER FEES**
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Service | $600 for year 1, | Monthly via direct deposit | |
| Royalty(2) | $1,600 beginning year 2 | by the 15th of the month. | Payable to us. |
| National Franchise Conference Fee | $500 | Annually. | Payable to us, regardless of whether you attention the National Franchise Conference. Includes one ticket. |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs | 15 days after billing. | If you fail to obtain insurance, we may obtain insurance for you and you must reimburse us. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Insufficient Funds | $50 | As incurred. | Due if you have insufficient funds in your EDTA to cover a payment, or if you pay by check, a check is returned for insufficient funds. |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees | Upon demand. | You must reimburse us for all costs in enforcing obligations if we prevail, under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Indemnification | Will vary | As incurred. | You must reimburse us if we are held liable for claims from your Business’ operation. |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs | 15 days after billing. | If you fail to obtain insurance, we may obtain insurance for you and you must reimburse us. |
| Insufficient Funds | $50 | As incurred. | Due if you have insufficient funds in your EDTA to cover a payment, or if you pay by check, a check is returned for insufficient funds. |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys' fees | Upon demand. | You must reimburse us for all costs in enforcing obligations if we prevail, under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Indemnification | Will vary | As incurred. | You must reimburse us if we are held liable for claims from your Business |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the insufficient funds fee is $50. This fee is incurred if a franchisee has insufficient funds in their EDTA (Electronic Draft Transfer Agreement) to cover a payment, or if a check is returned due to insufficient funds. The fee is due as incurred.
This means that if an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee's payment method fails due to insufficient funds, they will be charged an additional $50. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising and business generally, as it covers the administrative costs associated with handling failed payments. Franchisees should ensure they have sufficient funds available when payments are due to avoid incurring this fee.
It is important for prospective Augusta Lawn Care franchisees to understand all the fees associated with the franchise, including the insufficient funds fee, to accurately budget and manage their finances. Paying attention to payment deadlines and maintaining sufficient funds in the designated account can help franchisees avoid this additional cost.