Can Beem Light Sauna change the amount of the Brand Fund Fee?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must contribute weekly an amount that we specify from time to time in our sole discretion, which will not exceed 4% of your Gross Sales (the "Brand Fund Fee") to a fund dedicated to activities we believe would benefit the Brand or the Studios generally (the "Brand Fund").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beem Light Sauna has the authority to adjust the Brand Fund Fee. The Brand Fund Fee is used for activities that Beem Light Sauna believes will benefit the Brand or the Studios.
The FDD states that franchisees must contribute weekly an amount that Beem Light Sauna specifies, but this amount cannot exceed 4% of the franchisee's Gross Sales. This gives Beem Light Sauna the discretion to set the Brand Fund Fee at any level up to that 4% maximum.
While Beem Light Sauna can change the Brand Fund Fee, it is important to note that the FDD does not specify any requirements for consulting with franchisees before making such changes. As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to inquire about Beem Light Sauna's historical practices regarding Brand Fund Fee adjustments and communication with franchisees.