What interest rate will Big Blue Swim School charge on late payments?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may charge you and other BIG BLUE Swim Schools (or cause BIG BLUE Swim Schools to be charged) an administrative fee, not to exceed two percent (2%) of the School's Gross Revenue, payable on or before the Payment Day we specify for the preceding Calculation Period we specify, to support the MSC's operation, including staffing, equipment, and technology (the "MSC Fee"). The purpose of the MSC Fee is to cover, and/or reimburse us or our designee for, the actual costs of operating the MSC. The MSC Fee is separate from the Royalty, Brand Fund contribution (defined in Section 13.B below), Software License Fee, and other fees and charges due under this Agreement. While we or our designee may control use of the MSC Fee, the MSC Fee will not be used to pay any of our general operating costs, except for salaries for MSC staff and other actual costs to administer and operate the MSC*.*
5.E. Payment Method and Timing
You agree to authorize us to debit your business checking or other account automatically for the Royalty, Software License Fee, Brand Fund contribution, MSC Fee, and other amounts due under this Agreement and any related agreement between us (or our affiliates) and you. We will debit your account no later than the Payment Day for the Royalty, Software License Fee, Brand Fund contribution, MSC Fee, and other amounts due. Funds must be available in the account before the Payment Day for withdrawal by electronic transfer. We may require you to obtain, at your expense, overdraft protection for your bank account in an amount we specify. You must reimburse any "insufficient funds" charges and related expenses we incur due to your failure to maintain sufficient funds in your bank account. You may not close this account without first establishing, and notifying us of, a new account that we are authorized to debit as provided in this Section.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the information provided does not specify a particular interest rate that Big Blue Swim School charges on late payments. However, the document does state that Big Blue Swim School may charge an administrative fee not to exceed two percent (2%) of the School's Gross Revenue for the MSC fee.
Item 22 outlines various fees such as the Royalty, Software License Fee, Brand Fund contribution, and MSC Fee, and states that Big Blue Swim School is authorized to debit these amounts from the franchisee's account. It also mentions that franchisees must reimburse any "insufficient funds" charges and related expenses incurred due to a failure to maintain sufficient funds in their bank account.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Big Blue Swim School about the specific interest rates or late payment fees that may apply if payments are not made on time. Understanding these potential costs is crucial for managing the financial obligations of the franchise.