What is the current monthly Salesforce.com CRM Fee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce.com CRM Fee | Varies, currently $50 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, franchisees are currently required to pay a monthly Salesforce.com CRM Fee of $50. This fee is payable monthly. The FDD specifies that this fee may increase if Batteries Plus Bulbs' third-party costs increase. However, any portion of the fee attributable to Batteries Plus Bulbs' overhead or administrative costs will not exceed 10% of the total fee.
This means that prospective franchisees should budget not only for the current $50 monthly fee but also consider potential increases. It is important to note that while increases are possible, the FDD provides some limitation on how much of the increase can be attributed to Batteries Plus Bulbs' internal costs, offering some level of cost predictability.
Franchisees should inquire about the historical frequency and magnitude of these fee increases to better forecast their operating expenses. Understanding the factors that could trigger a rise in the Salesforce.com CRM Fee will help franchisees manage their finances and assess the overall cost of operating a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.