To whom does a Best In Class Education Center franchisee pay the BCP-LMS Monthly Fees?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As further detailed in Item 6 you pay: (a) monthly technology fees to us for certain software, technology and related services that we (or our affiliate) provide (currently 1 email account and a license to Google suite products); and (b) BCP-LMS Monthly Fees to LBIS for use of BCP-LMS. The table below identifies the ongoing fees and costs you pay for software, technology, Apps, subscriptions and related services (including software, technology and related services covered by the technology fee):
| COMPUTER SYSTEM – ONGOING FEES AND COSTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Fee (Monthly) | Fee (Annual) | To Whom Paid? | |||
| Technology Fee | Up to $200 (currently $100) plus $10 per extra email address in excess of 1 | Up to $2,400 (currently $1,200) plus $120 per email address in excess of 1 | Us | |||
| BCP-LMS Monthly Fees* | Sum of: (a) Monthly Student User Fees (up to $15/ student/ subject/month – currently $8); (b) 2% of Gross Sales minus Enrichment Sales; and (c) 1% of Special Program Sales | Sum of: (a) Monthly Student User Fees (up to $180/ student/ subject/month – currently $96); (b) 2% of Gross Sales minus Enrichment Sales; and (c) 1% of Special Program Sales | Us or Affiliate |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, franchisees pay the BCP-LMS Monthly Fees to LBIS for the use of BCP-LMS. The BCP-LMS Monthly Fees are comprised of several components. These include Monthly Student User Fees which can be up to $15 per student per subject per month, but is currently $8. The fees also include 2% of Gross Sales minus Enrichment Sales, and 1% of Special Program Sales.
These fees are paid either to Best In Class Education Center or to an affiliate. The fees are calculated monthly but can also be viewed as annual fees. The Monthly Student User Fees can total up to $180 per student per subject per month, but are currently $96. The other components remain the same whether calculated monthly or annually.
Understanding the recipient and calculation of these fees is crucial for prospective franchisees as it directly impacts their operating costs and profitability. Franchisees should confirm with Best In Class Education Center which entity specifically receives these fees and clarify any potential changes to the fee structure or amounts.