Under what condition can Augusta Lawn Care change the payment procedures for royalties and fees?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pay Augusta Lawn Care a continuing royalty fee in the amount of $600 per month for year 1, and $1,600 per month thereafter.
6.3 Method and Application of Payments
You shall pay your continuing monthly royalties, advertising fees, and all other fees you are required to pay to Augusta Lawn Care, in accordance with the procedures designated by Augusta Lawn Care, which procedures Augusta Lawn Care has the discretion to change at any time upon written notice to you. Payment of royalties and fees shall be made by electronic funds transfer or direct deposit.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Augusta Lawn Care has the discretion to change the procedures for franchisees to pay continuing monthly royalties, advertising fees, and all other fees.
Augusta Lawn Care can change these payment procedures at any time, but they must provide written notice to the franchisee. The FDD specifies that payments of royalties and fees shall be made by electronic funds transfer or direct deposit.
This means that as an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee, you must be prepared to adapt to changes in how you submit payments, provided you receive written notification. It is important to stay informed of any updates from Augusta Lawn Care to ensure timely and correct payments to avoid potential penalties or breaches of the franchise agreement.