Does Basecamp Fitness currently ship marketing materials automatically to the studio?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $12,100 for first year | When | You must purchase marketing materials for |
| Materials | and thereafter may vary based on your purchases | incurred. | promotions we require. This amount is for the first year of operations. After the first year, the amount will vary based upon your needs. We do not currently, but we may implement a program that automatically ships marketing materials to your studio for required promotions at your cost. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 17–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase marketing materials for required promotions. The cost for the first year is $12,100, and the amount may vary in subsequent years based on the franchisee's purchases. While Basecamp Fitness does not currently automatically ship marketing materials to the studio for required promotions, they may implement such a program in the future at the franchisee's cost.
This means that initially, franchisees are responsible for ordering and managing their marketing materials, but they should be prepared for the possibility of an automatic shipping program being introduced. If implemented, this program would likely streamline the process of obtaining marketing materials but would also entail additional costs for the franchisee.
Franchisees should inquire with Basecamp Fitness about the likelihood and timing of implementing an automatic marketing material shipping program to better understand potential future operational changes and associated expenses. Understanding the details of any potential future program, including costs and the degree of control franchisees would have over the materials shipped, is essential for financial planning and operational readiness.