What is the limitation on transfer fees charged to a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee?

According to the 2025 FDD, the transfer fees that Beyond Juicery Eatery can collect from franchisees are limited to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in executing the transfer. This limitation is specifically mentioned within the context of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.

This means that Beyond Juicery Eatery cannot charge an arbitrary or excessive transfer fee. The fee must be justifiable based on the actual expenses the franchisor incurs while processing the transfer of the franchise to a new owner. This protects franchisees from being overcharged during a transfer, ensuring that the fees are fair and directly related to the services provided by the franchisor.

For a prospective Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee, this is an important protection. If they decide to sell their franchise in the future, they can be confident that the transfer fees will be reasonable and transparent, based on actual costs rather than a potentially inflated amount. This provision helps maintain a fair balance between the franchisor's need to cover costs and the franchisee's financial interests during a transfer.