When is the Transfer Lead Referral Fee due to Bath Tune Up?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE 1 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Lead Referral Fee | Our then-applicable lead referral fee, currently $15,000 or the amount of any broker fees that we must pay a third party (not an employee of ours) | On a transfer of your franchise agreement to a buyer who was already listed in our sale database at the time you and the buyer began discussing a sale. | Intended to partially reimburse us for our costs in developing leads who then purchase from existing franchisees. |
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 Lead Referral Fee is due on a transfer of your franchise agreement to a buyer who was already listed in Bath Tune Up's sale database at the time you and the buyer began discussing a sale.
The Transfer Lead Referral Fee is Bath Tune Up's then-applicable lead referral fee, currently at $15,000, or the amount of any broker fees that Bath Tune Up must pay a third party (not an employee of theirs). This fee is intended to partially reimburse Bath Tune Up for their costs in developing leads who then purchase from existing franchisees.
This means that if you sell your Bath Tune Up franchise to a buyer that Bath Tune Up had already identified as a potential franchisee, you will be responsible for paying this fee. It is important to note that this fee is in place to compensate Bath Tune Up for their lead generation efforts, so franchisees should be aware of this potential cost when considering selling their franchise.