What is the monthly fee for the CRM software for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| ONGOING SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY FEES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Fees Monthly | To Whom Paid? | ||
| Tech Support & Microsoft 365 | Currently $350 1 | Currently $4,200 | Us | |
| (included with technology fee) | (may increase up to 10%/year) | (may increase up to 10%/year) | ||
| CRM | $220 2 | $2,640 | Third-Party Licensor | |
| QuickBooks Online | $30 to $95 3 | $360 to $1,140 | Third-Party Licensor | |
| Lead Connector | $200 | $2,400 | Third-Party Licensor |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly fee of $220 to a third-party licensor for the CRM software. This amounts to an annual cost of $2,640.
In addition to the CRM software fee, franchisees also incur other ongoing software and technology fees. These include a technology fee of $350 per month paid to Bigfoot Forestry for tech support and Microsoft 365, and fees ranging from $30 to $95 per month for QuickBooks Online paid to a third-party licensor. There is also a $200 monthly fee for Lead Connector paid to a third-party licensor.
It's important to note that the technology fee paid to Bigfoot Forestry may increase up to 10% per year. These technology costs should be factored into a prospective franchisee's financial projections.