What is the monthly technology fee for Bigfoot Forestry franchisees?

According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a technology fee of $350 per month, which totals $4,200 annually. This fee covers tech support, a Microsoft 365 license, and two email accounts.

For prospective Bigfoot Forestry franchisees, this monthly technology fee represents a fixed operating expense that must be factored into their financial projections. It is important to note that this fee is in addition to other potential technology and software fees that are included under administrative expenses.

The FDD also notes that the company-owned outlet did not pay a technology fee directly to Bigfoot Forestry during the measuring year. Instead, it directly paid suppliers for the goods and services covered by the technology fee, incurring $5,447 in expenses ($1,800 for tech support and $3,647 for Microsoft 365). The franchisor states that it did not impute any additional technology fees in the EBITDA calculation because the company-owned outlet's actual expenses exceeded what a franchised outlet would have incurred, which would have been $4,200 plus $504 for six additional email accounts at $7 per additional email account per month.

This information highlights the importance of understanding all the fees and expenses associated with operating a Bigfoot Forestry franchise. While the $350 monthly technology fee covers essential services, franchisees should also consider potential costs for additional email accounts or other technology needs that may arise.