What is the Conference Fee for Basecamp Fitness with early registration?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Fee | Currently, $439 for | When you | If we hold a Conference you must pay this |
| early registration, | register for the | fee for one Basecamp Studio, regardless of | |
| increasing to $659 at the Conference. We may increase this fee not to exceed $1,500 per registration. | Conference | how many studios you open, even if you do not register for our Conference. Payment of this fee covers registration for a Principal Owner of your Basecamp Studio to attend our Conference. (Note 6) |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 17–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the conference fee is currently $439 for early registration. However, this fee can increase to $659 if paid at the conference. Basecamp Fitness retains the right to increase the conference fee up to a maximum of $1,500 per registration. This fee is payable when a franchisee registers for the conference and covers the registration for one Principal Owner of the Basecamp Fitness studio to attend.
Franchisees should note that attending the Basecamp Fitness conference is not always optional. According to Item 6, a Principal Owner, defined as someone owning 10% or greater interest in the Basecamp Studio, must attend the conference when it is offered, which is typically every other year. If the Principal Owner does not register for the conference, Basecamp Fitness will bill the franchisee for the "early bird" minimum conference fee after the conference has taken place.
This mandatory attendance policy and potential fee increase have significant implications for prospective franchisees. It is essential to factor in the cost of the conference, including potential increases, when budgeting for ongoing expenses. Additionally, franchisees should be aware of the requirement for Principal Owners to attend the conference and plan accordingly to avoid incurring the "early bird" fee even without attending.