Are payments of the National Advertising Fee refundable for a Bath Tune Up franchise?

According to the 2025 Bath Tune Up Franchise Disclosure Document, payments made towards the National Advertising Fee are not refundable. This means that once a franchisee pays this fee, they cannot get it back, regardless of circumstances.

The National Advertising Fee is a recurring expense for Bath Tune Up franchisees. Franchisees must pay the greater of 1% of their monthly Gross Revenue or $500, with the potential for the franchisor to increase this up to 2% of Gross Revenue. These fees are used for national, regional, and local advertising and public relations programs to promote and protect the Bath Tune Up system.

This non-refundable policy is a standard practice in franchising, as these fees are pooled to fund marketing efforts that benefit the entire franchise system. While franchisees might not directly see the immediate benefits of every advertising campaign, the collective impact is intended to increase brand awareness and drive business to individual locations. Prospective Bath Tune Up franchisees should factor this non-refundable aspect into their financial planning and understand that these fees are a necessary part of their ongoing operational costs.