What notice period is required to avoid the No Show Fee for Basecamp Fitness?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 per check that you submit to us that is returned for insufficient funds, and $100 each time that we are unable to collect via EFT due to insufficient funds. | As incurred | |
| CEC Credit Deficiency | $1.00 per credit deficiency multiplied by the number of Basecamp Studios you own | Immediately after notice from us | You only pay this fee if you fail to meet your Continuing Engagement Credit minimum in any given year. We will deposit the fee in the General Advertising and Marketing Fund. See Item 11 for more information. |
| Compliance Drawing Fee | $250 per additional Drawing | As incurred | If you would like additional Compliance Drawings you must pay this fee to us for each additional Drawing. |
| Cleaning Fee | Costs we incur and are charged by third parties | As incurred | Only payable if you fail to maintain your Studio in a condition that meets our standards and we designate one of our personnel to assist you and/or have third party cleaners clean your Studio to bring it up to standards. |
| Liquidated Damages | $10,000 multiplied by number of undeveloped Basecamp studios | Immediately after notice from us | Only payable if your ADA is terminated and you have not developed all Basecamp studios you agreed to develop under the ADA. |
| Music Licensing Fee | Currently, $1,100 per year, per Basecamp Studio. | As incurred | This fee may change annuallyupon notice to you commensurate with increases from our music vendor. |
| Bookkeeping Software Fee | Up to $500 per month, per Basecamp Studio | As incurred | We currently do not require franchisees to use a designated bookkeeping vendor, but we may do so in the future and if so, you will be required to pay us or the vendor for the service. |
| Charitable Contribution | $100 per month if you choose to contribute | Monthly | This is a voluntary contribution you will make once you open your Basecamp Studio, but only if you decide to participate in our Charitable Contribution Program. |
| 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. |
| 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) | |
| No Show Fees | Currently, $500-$1,000 | Immediately | If we are scheduled for an on-site visit or if |
| depending upon trainer, | after notice | you register for a training program, and | |
| or our actual costs of rescheduling whichever is greater. We may increase this fee not to exceed $1,500, or the actual costs of rescheduling travel, whichever is greater | from us. | you cancel, fail to attend, fail to have the appropriate parties attend, or fail to stay for the entire program, and |
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 provide at least two weeks' notice to avoid incurring No Show Fees. These fees, ranging from $500 to $1,000, are applied if a franchisee cancels, fails to attend, or does not complete a scheduled on-site visit or training program. The exact amount of the fee depends on the trainer involved or the actual costs Basecamp Fitness incurs to reschedule the event, whichever is greater.
The No Show Fee can increase to a maximum of $1,500, or the actual costs of rescheduling travel, highlighting the importance of providing timely notice. This policy ensures that Basecamp Fitness is compensated for the expenses and disruptions caused by late cancellations or absences. Franchisees should mark their calendars and set reminders to provide ample notice if they cannot attend a scheduled event.
This type of fee is not uncommon in the franchise world, as franchisors often need to cover costs associated with training and on-site visits. By implementing this policy, Basecamp Fitness aims to minimize disruptions and ensure that franchisees are committed to attending scheduled programs. Franchisees should carefully review the training schedules and attendance requirements to avoid these fees.