When is the Salesforce.com CRM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Salesforce.com CRM Fee is payable monthly. The fee is currently $50 per month, but the FDD indicates that this amount may increase if Batteries Plus Bulbs's third-party costs increase. However, any portion of the fee attributable to Batteries Plus Bulbs's overhead or administrative costs will not exceed 10% of the total fee.
For a prospective Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee, this means budgeting $50 per month for this particular software fee. It is important to note that while the fee is currently fixed, it is subject to change based on external cost factors. Franchisees should factor in potential increases when planning their operating expenses.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to inquire about the historical frequency and magnitude of these fee increases to better understand the potential financial impact on their business. Understanding the factors that could cause the fee to increase will allow a franchisee to plan for potential changes in expenses.