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What ongoing fees is a Best In Class Education Center franchisee obligated to pay?

Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

e. On each royalty fee due date, you agree to pay LBIS (or us, if we so instruct) a BCP-LMS Monthly Fee, which is calculated as the sum of: (i) 2% of the Gross Sales minus Enrichment Sales; (ii) 1% of Special Program Sales; and (iii) Monthly Student User Fees (calculated in accordance with §14.3(c) below).

  • (c) Monthly Student User Fees. "Monthly Student User Fees" are calculated by multiplying a "base fee" (as set forth in the Manual) by the total number of subjects taken by students enrolled at your Center as of the last day of the immediately preceding month. The base fee is currently $8 per student per subject per month (Mathematics, English and STEM are each considered a separate "subject"); provided, however, that: (i) we may increase the base fee, not more than once per calendar year, upon at least 90 days' prior notice; (ii) the maximum annual increase to the base fee is $2 per student per subject per month; (iii) the maximum base fee that we may charge at any point during the Term is $15 per student per subject per month; and (iv) if you are a renewing franchisee who operates a Legacy Center (as defined below), your initial base fee will be $4 per student per subject per month but will increase by $1 each January 31st until it equals the standard base fee charged to new franchisees. Monthly Student User Fees applicable during the first and/or last month of the Term may be prorated if the first and/or last month of the Term are less than a full calendar month. If the number of subjects taken by a student changes during the course of a month, then you must pay the Monthly Student User Fee based on the total number of subjects taken by the student during the month, regardless of how many subjects are taken by the student at any given point in time during the month. For purposes of this section, a "Legacy Center" refers to a Center owned by a renewing franchisee who: (i) purchased the Center from our predecessor, Best In Class Education Center, LLC; (ii) did not sign a Remote Learning Participation Addendum with Best In Class E-Academy, LLC; and (c) elects to continue to acquire and obtain educational materials from LBIS through the BC Portal without utilization of LMS.
  • 14.4. Other Fees and Payments. You agree to pay all other fees, expense reimbursements and other amounts specified in this Agreement in a timely manner as if fully set forth in this §14. You also agree to promptly pay us an amount equal to all taxes levied or assessed against us based on goods or services you sell or goods or services we furnish to you (other than income taxes we pay based on amounts you pay us under this Agreement).
  • 14.5. Due Date & Late Fee. Payments are due 10 days after invoicing unless otherwise specified. If any sum due under this Agreement is not received by us when due or there are insufficient funds in your Account to cover the sum when due, then in addition to this sum you must pay us $100 plus default interest on the amount past due at a rate equal to the lesser of 15% per annum (pro-rated on a daily basis) or the highest rate permitted by applicable Law. We will not impose a late fee for any amount paid pursuant to §14.6 if, but only to the extent that, sufficient funds were available in your Account to be applied towards the payment when due;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 47–204)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to pay several ongoing fees. The primary ongoing fee is the Monthly Student User Fee, which is calculated by multiplying a base fee by the total number of subjects taken by students enrolled at the center. The base fee is currently $8 per student per subject per month for Mathematics, English, and STEM, with Best In Class Education Center having the right to increase this fee once per calendar year, providing 90 days' notice. The maximum annual increase is $2 per student per subject per month, with an absolute maximum base fee of $15. Renewing franchisees operating a Legacy Center have an initial base fee of $4, increasing by $1 each January 31st until it matches the standard base fee.

In addition to the Monthly Student User Fees, franchisees operating a Satellite Office must pay ongoing BCP-LMS Monthly Fees for the use of the Learning Management System. They also have to pay a separate technology fee of $100 per month per Satellite Office, which may increase to a maximum of $200 per month with 30 days' notice.

Best In Class Education Center may also charge franchisees for amounts they pay to licensors of Third-Party Technology based on the franchisee's use of that technology. A general technology fee may also be charged, which includes amounts paid for proprietary items and amounts remitted to suppliers of Third-Party Technology. This technology fee can change based on modifications to Technology Systems or price changes by third parties. Franchisees are also obligated to pay all other fees, expense reimbursements, and other amounts specified in the Franchise Agreement in a timely manner.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.