When are the Technology-Related Fees for a Beem Light Sauna franchise due?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
we approve or designate and must execute any related software licenses require by designated vendors.
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- Technology-Related Fees. This estimate includes the technology-related fees that you will incur in the three months prior to opening, which will include (a) the Technology Fee of $450 per month (which is the applicable fee in the three-month pre-opening peri
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Technology-Related Fees are due monthly. These fees encompass expenses incurred in the three months leading up to the studio's opening. The fees include a Technology Fee of $450 per month, payable to Beem Light Sauna, and a POS (Point of Sale) system license fee of $599 per month, which is paid to MindBody, a third-party vendor. Therefore, a franchisee can expect to pay these technology-related fees each month.
These technology-related fees are part of the broader "Technology System," which includes the hardware, software, other equipment, and network connections necessary to operate the point-of-sale system, reservation system, and other designated technology systems. Franchisees are required to purchase these components from suppliers approved or designated by Beem Light Sauna and must comply with any related software licenses required by the designated vendors.
Prospective franchisees should factor these ongoing monthly technology costs into their financial projections. Understanding the specific technology requirements and associated fees is crucial for assessing the overall profitability and operational expenses of a Beem Light Sauna franchise. It is also important to confirm with Beem Light Sauna any potential changes to the approved vendors or software licenses, as these could impact the monthly fees.