Can Beem Light Sauna change the Technology Fee?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nt provider fees (i.e., bank or credit card company fees and gift card vendor fees) from your Gross Sales calculation.
- 3.3 Brand Fund Fee. 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").
- 3.4 Technology Fee. Beginning three months prior to the opening of your Studio, you must pay to us, or a third party that we designate, a technology fee for various technology services that we will provide or arrange for third parties to provide, which services are subject to change over time (a "Technology Fee"). T
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, Beem Light Sauna reserves the right to change the Technology Fee. Beem Light Sauna will provide franchisees with a written notice at least 30 days before implementing any changes to the fee amount.
The Technology Fee will not exceed the greater of $1,200 per month or 2% of the franchisee's Gross Sales. This means that while Beem Light Sauna can adjust the fee, there are limits in place to protect franchisees from excessive increases. The Technology Fee covers various technology services that Beem Light Sauna will provide or arrange for third parties to provide, and these services are subject to change over time.
For a prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisee, this means the monthly Technology Fee could fluctuate. It is important to factor in the potential for these changes when projecting operating costs. Franchisees should pay close attention to any written notices from Beem Light Sauna regarding changes to the Technology Fee to stay informed and adjust their financial planning accordingly. Franchisees should also confirm what specific technology services are covered by the fee to ensure they are receiving the promised value.