When is the Bee Organized Brand Development Fund Fee due?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of the percentage of Gross Sales that Franchisee is required to contribute to the Brand Development Fund. Upon such written notice to Franchisee, the percentage of Gross Sales to be paid by Franchisee to the Brand Development Fund will be applicable for each and every monthly Accounting Period thereafter during the Term until otherwise designated by Franchisor in writing. The Brand Development Fund Fee shall be paid to Franchisor on the Due Date and in accordance with the payment terms and method set forth in Article 5.B. for the payment of Royalty Fees or as otherwise designated by Franchisor;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Brand Development Fund Fee is due on the same date and following the same payment terms and methods as the royalty fees, as detailed in Article 5.B, or as otherwise specified by Bee Organized. Franchisees will receive written notice specifying the percentage of gross sales required for the Brand Development Fund contribution. This percentage will then apply to each monthly accounting period until Bee Organized provides a different written notice.
This means that a prospective Bee Organized franchisee must pay the Brand Development Fund Fee monthly, aligning with their royalty fee payments. The exact day of the month this payment is due will be the same as the royalty fee due date, which is typically the 5th of each month for the preceding month's sales, unless Bee Organized designates an alternative date. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the franchisee's gross sales, and Bee Organized will inform the franchisee of this percentage in writing.
It's important to note that Bee Organized has the right to change the required percentage of gross sales contributed to the Brand Development Fund, but they must provide written notice to the franchisee. Franchisees should carefully review Article 5.B of the franchise agreement to fully understand the payment terms and methods for royalty fees, as these also apply to the Brand Development Fund Fee. This ensures that franchisees are aware of their financial obligations and can plan accordingly.