When are Royalty payments due for a Bhc franchise, and what must accompany the monthly Royalty payment?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Franchise Royalty and Subfranchise Royalty are collectively referred to as "Royalties". Royalties are due and payable on a monthly basis on the following 5th day for the previous month (unless that day is a banking holiday, in which case the Royalties are due and payable on the next business day). Royalties will be calculated on the Gross Revenues received during the prior month. Monthly payments of Royalties are to be accompanied by a revenue report in the form prescribed by Franchisor.
- (d) Monthly payments of Royalties are to be accompanied by a revenue report in the form prescribed by Franchisor. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, Franchisor reserves the right, upon ninety (90) days' written notice to Master Franchisee, to require Master Franchisee to pay the Royalty Fee on a more frequent basis, including monthly or weekly. In addition, upon ninety (90) days' written notice to Master Franchisee, Franchisor reserves the right to require Master Franchisee to sign electronic transfer of funds authorizations and other documents as Franchisor periodically designates or approves, to authorize Master Franchisee's bank to transfer, either electronically or through some other method of payment Franchisor or its Affiliates designate or approve, directly to Franchisor's or its Affiliates' account and to charge Master Franchisee's account all amounts due to Franchisor or its Affiliates from Master Franchisee. Master Franchisee's authorization will permit Franchisor or its Affiliates to designate the amount to be transferred from Master Franchisee's account. Master Franchisee must maintain a balance in its account sufficient to allow Franchisor and/or its Affiliates to collect the amounts owed when due. Master Franchise is responsible for any penalties, fines or other similar expenses associated with the transfer of funds described in this paragraph.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Royalties are due on the 5th day of each month for the previous month's gross revenues, unless that day is a banking holiday, in which case the Royalties are due on the next business day. The Royalty payment is calculated based on the Gross Revenues received during the prior month.
Each monthly Royalty payment must be accompanied by a revenue report in the form prescribed by Bhc. This report provides Bhc with detailed information about the franchisee's sales and revenue, allowing them to verify the accuracy of the Royalty payment.
Bhc also retains the right to change the frequency of Royalty payments to monthly or weekly with ninety days' written notice to the Master Franchisee. Additionally, Bhc can require the Master Franchisee to authorize electronic fund transfers for Royalty payments, ensuring timely and accurate payments. The Master Franchisee is responsible for maintaining sufficient funds in their account to cover these transfers and for any associated penalties or fees.