When is the Avalara Avatax Service Fee due for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (See Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalara Avatax Service Fee | Varies, currently $26 per month | Payable monthly | May increase if our third party costs increase; any portion of the fee attributable to our overhead or administrative costs will not exceed 10% of the total fee |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, the Avalara Avatax Service Fee is payable monthly. The fee varies but is currently $26 per month. This fee may increase if Batteries Plus Bulbs' third-party costs increase. However, the portion of the fee attributable to Batteries Plus Bulbs' overhead or administrative costs will not exceed 10% of the total fee.
For a prospective franchisee, this means budgeting $26 per month initially for this service. It is important to note that this fee is subject to change, particularly if the costs charged by the third-party provider increase. Franchisees should factor in potential increases when forecasting expenses.
The Avalara Avatax Service Fee is just one of several ongoing fees that Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees must pay. Other monthly fees include Software Support, Omni-Channel Maintenance Fees, Payment Gateway Fee, Salesforce.com CRM Fee, Managed Security Services (PCI Compliance) Program Fee, Optional Commercial as a Service, New Store Commercial Support, and Inventory Planning as a Service. Understanding all these fees and their potential for increase is crucial for assessing the financial viability of a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.