What is the monthly fee for Lead Connector 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 $200 for Lead Connector. This fee is paid to a third-party licensor. Over the course of a year, this amounts to $2,400.
Lead Connector is part of the technology system that Bigfoot Forestry franchisees are required to purchase and use. The technology system also includes a laptop, mobile smart phone, printer, CRM, Microsoft 365, and QuickBooks Online accounting software.
It is important for prospective franchisees to factor this ongoing technology cost into their financial projections. They should also confirm with Bigfoot Forestry whether this fee is subject to change and understand the specific functionalities and benefits that Lead Connector provides to justify the expense.