What is the cost of remedial training for a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| TYPE OF FEE 1 | 2, 3 AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater of percentage-based royalty fee (7.0% - 4.5% of Gross Sales depending on | The minimum after signing the Franchise have not opened). The minimum monthly is (a) $500 for signing and (b) $750 within higher monthly Gross Sales brackets: | royalty fee begins the 4th full month Agreement (even if you royalty fee the 4th, 5th & 6th full months after for the rest of the term. We use the following sliding scale royalty structure with a decreasing royalty rate applied to Gross Sales | ||
| Royalty Fee | bracket) or the minimum | 10th day of month | Royalty Rate | Gross Sales Bracket |
| monthly royalty fee | 7.0% 6.5% 6.0% 5.0% 4.5% You must send | $0-$50,000 $50,000.01-$75,000 $75,000.01-$100,000 $100,000.01-$125,000 $125,000.01+ us monthly Gross Sales reports. | ||
| Brand Fund Fee | Up to 3% of Gross Sales (currently 1% of Gross Sales) | Same as royalty fee | We deposit this fee into a Brand Fund. You have no voting rights pertaining to the administration of the Brand Fund, the creation or placement of advertising, or the amount of the brand fund fee. | |
| Local Marketing Commitment | Greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month | Monthly, as incurred | This is the minimum amount you must spend to advertise your Business in your local market (the "Local Marketing Commitment"). This amount is in addition to your brand fund fee. The $475 monthly fee you pay our designated SEO company is credited towards your Local Marketing Commitment. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of remedial training is $500 per person per day, plus travel expenses for onsite training. This fee is also applicable for initial training after opening, retraining after failing a prior attempt, or any additional training requested by the franchisee.
In addition to the daily training fee, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Bigfoot Forestry for all travel expenses incurred for training conducted onsite within the franchisee's territory. These travel expenses cover costs for trainers and other representatives to visit the franchisee's location.
This fee structure is typical in franchising, where franchisors charge for additional or remedial training to ensure franchisees meet brand standards and operational requirements. The inclusion of travel expenses is also standard, as it covers the franchisor's costs for providing in-person support and training at the franchisee's location. Franchisees should factor these potential costs into their operating budget, especially if they anticipate needing additional training or support.