What is the Transfer Fee for a Beem Light Sauna franchise if the transfer is not a Control Transfer?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chise agreement pursuant to Section 2.2 (Successor Term), you will pay to us, instead of the franchise fee under such successor franchise agreement, a successor fee equal to 25% of such franchise fee (the "Successor Fee").
- 3.9 Transfer Fee. If a Control Transfer (as defined in Section 13.2 (Definition of Transfer)) occurs, you must pay us a transfer fee equal to 25% of the the
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer fee for a transfer that is not a Control Transfer is $5,000. This fee is separate from the transfer fee for a Control Transfer, which is 25% of the then-current franchise fee for a new studio.
The payment of the transfer fee for a regular transfer is split into two installments. The franchisee must pay 50% ($2,500) of the $5,000 Transfer Fee when they notify Beem Light Sauna of the proposed transfer. This initial payment is partially refundable; if the transfer does not occur, Beem Light Sauna will refund the initial payment, less any actual costs and expenses they incurred related to the proposed transfer. The remaining 50% ($2,500) of the Transfer Fee is due when the transfer is completed.
In the event a Beem Light Sauna franchisee is considering a transfer, it's important to account for this $5,000 transfer fee in their financial planning. Franchisees should also be aware that the initial 50% payment is not fully refundable, as Beem Light Sauna may deduct costs and expenses they incurred during the transfer process. Understanding these financial obligations is crucial for a smooth transfer process.