What is the current fee charged by Better Blend for in-person support after a franchise opens?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
erating problems you encounter.* If you request, we will provide advice to you (by telephone or electronic communication) regarding improving and developing your business, and resolving operating problems you encounter, to the extent we deem reasonable. If we provide in-person support in response to your request, we may charge a fee (currently $600 per day) plus any out-of-pocket expenses (such as travel, lodging, and meals for our employees providin
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests in-person support after opening their business to help with improving their business or resolving operating problems, Better Blend may charge a fee. The current fee for this in-person support is $600 per day.
In addition to the daily fee, the franchisee is also responsible for covering any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Better Blend's employees while providing the on-site support. These expenses include travel, lodging, and meals. This means the total cost for in-person support could be significantly higher than just the daily rate, depending on the location of the franchise and the duration of the support needed.
This fee structure is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as it allows the franchisor to recoup some of the costs associated with providing individualized support while also ensuring that franchisees only request in-person assistance when it is truly necessary. Prospective franchisees should factor in these potential costs when budgeting for ongoing operational expenses and carefully consider whether they can handle potential issues independently before requesting on-site support from Better Blend.