What is a Basecamp Fitness franchisee required to pay in a timely manner?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
om our affiliate a "Technology & Fitness Equipment Package" that includes fitness equipment and various technology systems, including computer hardware and software and other related components and lighting you need to operate your Basecamp Studio. You will also pay our affiliate a one-time nonrefundable set-up fee and nonrefundable monthly fees for these technology solutions. All amounts shall be due at the times we specify. These systems will not include all of the technology systems you will need to operate your Basecamp Studio and you will need to purchase other systems.
- S. Bookkeeping. We may require you to use a designated bookkeeping vendor for certain bookkeeping services. If we institute this requirement you will be required to pay us the then-current fee charged by us or the vendor for these services. This fee will not exceed $500 per month for your Basecamp Studio operated under this Agreement.
- T. Post-Opening Coaches Training. You will not pay a separate training fee for those of your fitness coaches who attend the Coaches Training Course within the first 12 months after the date your Basecamp Studio opens
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to make several payments in a timely manner. All amounts owed by a franchisee to Basecamp Fitness or its affiliates must be paid at the times specified by the company. This includes fees for technology and fitness equipment packages purchased from Basecamp Fitness's affiliate, along with one-time set-up fees and monthly fees for the technology solutions.
Franchisees may also incur fees for training programs. While some pre-opening training courses, excluding the "Launch Training" and "Coaches Training", do not have a fee, franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses for themselves and their personnel to attend these trainings. Fees are charged for the Launch Training, Relaunch Training, and Vitals Training, and these fees are payable before the training occurs. If a franchisee fails to meet the annual continuing engagement credit requirement of 1,200 credits, they must pay $1.00 per deficient credit, multiplied by the number of Basecamp Studios they own, immediately after notice from Basecamp Fitness.
Additional fees may arise from specific situations. If a franchisee cancels or fails to attend a scheduled on-site visit or training program without providing at least two weeks' prior written notice, they must pay a no-show fee or cover the costs of rescheduling. If a franchisee or their personnel teach a fitness class before completing the Coaches Training Course, they must pay $2,000 on demand, with $1,500 designated for a coach certification course. Furthermore, if the franchisee's state or any governmental body charges a tax on any fee owed to Basecamp Fitness or its affiliates, the franchisee is responsible for paying an additional amount equal to the tax. Franchisees must also purchase marketing materials prepared for brand-level promotions, potentially through auto-shipments, with payments due at the times specified by Basecamp Fitness. If Basecamp Fitness requires the franchisee to use a designated bookkeeping vendor, the franchisee will be required to pay the then-current fee charged by Basecamp Fitness or the vendor for these services, not exceeding $500 per month.