What is the Bath Tune Up transfer fee if I sell my franchise to an existing franchisee?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE 1 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees on Transfer3 | If selling to a new franchisee, greater of $24,950 or 6% of sale price up to a maximum of $50,000. If selling to an existing franchisee, $5,000 transfer fee per territory. | Before transfer | Payable when you sell your franchise. No charge if your franchise is assigned to a corporation or similar entity that you control. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer fee when selling to an existing franchisee is $5,000 per territory. This fee is payable before the transfer of the franchise.
This means that if a current Bath Tune Up franchisee wants to purchase your franchise, you will be required to pay Bath Tune Up a $5,000 transfer fee for each territory included in the sale. This fee compensates Bath Tune Up for the administrative costs associated with the transfer and ensures they maintain control over who operates under their brand.
It's important to note that this fee structure differs from selling to a new franchisee, where the transfer fee is calculated as the greater of $24,950 or 6% of the sale price, up to a maximum of $50,000. The lower fee for transfers to existing franchisees may incentivize sales within the Bath Tune Up network.