What is the cost of retraining after failing a prior attempt for a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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. | |
| Cooperative Advertising Fee | Up to 2% of Gross Sales | Same as royalty fee | Company-owned outlets have the same voting power as franchised outlets in a cooperative. If a majority of outlets are company-owned, we will not increase the fee unless a majority of franchised outlets in favor of the fee increase. Cooperative advertising fees are credited against the Local Marketing Commitment. | |
| Additional Training Fee | $500 per person per day (plus Travel Expenses for onsite training) | 10 days after invoice | Payable for each person who attends: initial training after you open (e.g. new Managing Owner or Project Manager); retraining after failing a prior attempt; remedial training; or additional training you request. You must also reimburse all Travel Expenses we incur for training onsite in your territory. We do not c |
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 for retraining after failing a prior attempt is $500 per person per day, plus reimbursement for travel expenses if the training occurs onsite. This fee is also applicable for initial training after opening for new managing owners or project managers, remedial training, or any additional training requested by the franchisee. The fee is due 10 days after the invoice date.
This means that if a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee or their employee fails an initial training attempt, they will be required to pay $500 per day for each person needing retraining. This cost can quickly escalate depending on the length of the retraining program and the number of individuals requiring it. Additionally, if Bigfoot Forestry provides the training at the franchisee's location, the franchisee must also cover all travel-related expenses for the Bigfoot Forestry trainers.
Franchisees should consider the potential costs of retraining when budgeting for their initial investment and ongoing expenses. It is crucial to ensure that all staff members are adequately trained to avoid the need for costly retraining. This fee structure incentivizes franchisees to ensure their employees are well-prepared and successful during the initial training period. It is also important to note that this fee is separate from other training programs for which Bigfoot Forestry does not charge.