What is the current monthly fee for the Business Management System for a Bee Organized franchise?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (Notes 2 and 3) | Greater of 8% of Gross Sales or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement | Monthly as designated by us | Will be debited automatically from your bank account by ACH or other means designated by us. See, Notes 2 and 3 for Minimum Monthly Royalty Requirements. |
| Brand Development Fund (Note 4) | 2% of Gross Sales for annual Gross Sales up to $500,000 and 1% of Gross Sales for annual Gross Sales over $500,000, but not exceeding $20,000 per year | Monthly as designated by us | Will be debited automatically from your bank account by ACH or other means designated by us. |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing (Note 5) | 3% of monthly Gross Sales, but not less than $500 per Territory per month | Monthly as incurred by you | Must be spent by you monthly on pre- approved marketing within your operating territory. Subject to Minimum Monthly Local Marketing Requirements depending on the size of your operating territory. |
| Advertising Cooperatives (Note 6) | Up to 3% of monthly Gross Sales but not exceeding the local marketing requirement, currently not assessed | As established by cooperative members | If we authorize an Advertising Cooperative, fees that you pay to the cooperative will count to the satisfaction of your local marketing requirements but will not exceed the local marketing requirement. |
| Technology (Note 7) | Up to $500 per user per | Monthly as | Will be debited automatically from your |
| month, currently $45 per | designated by | bank account by ACH or other means | |
| user per month | us | designated by us. | |
| Business Management System (Note 8) | Currently $189 per month plus $90 per user per month | Monthly as designated by us | Will be debited automatically from your bank account by ACH or other means designated by us. We may increase the Business Management System fee if the designated vendors increase the license fees. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly license fee for the Business Management Systems, which currently include Zoho, Canva, and Jobber. The current fee is $189 per month, plus an additional $90 per user per month. This fee is due monthly as designated by Bee Organized and will be debited automatically from the franchisee's bank account via ACH or other designated means.
It's important to note that Bee Organized may increase the Business Management System fee if the designated vendors increase their license fees. This means that the franchisee's costs for these essential business management tools could rise over time, impacting their overall profitability. Franchisees should factor in potential increases when budgeting and forecasting their expenses.
Franchisees should also be aware that they are required to use the specific Business Management Systems designated by Bee Organized. While the FDD identifies the current systems as Zoho, Canva, and Jobber, Bee Organized could change these systems in the future. This could require franchisees to learn new software and adapt their business processes accordingly. It is important to clarify with Bee Organized what the procedure is for changing systems and what support is provided to franchisees during such transitions.
Overall, the Business Management System fee is a significant ongoing expense for Bee Organized franchisees. Understanding the current cost, potential for increases, and the required systems is crucial for making an informed investment decision.