To whom is the technology fee paid 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 the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, the technology fees are paid to either Bigfoot Forestry or to third-party licensors, depending on the specific fee. The FDD outlines various technology-related fees that a franchisee may encounter.
Specifically, the monthly technology fee of $350 (or $4,200 annually) for tech support and Microsoft 365 is paid to Bigfoot Forestry. This fee covers the cost of the franchisee's Microsoft 365 account, which includes two email addresses and a Microsoft Teams number, as well as technology support.
In addition to the fees paid directly to Bigfoot Forestry, franchisees are also responsible for fees paid to third-party licensors for other software and technology services. These include fees for the CRM software, which amount to $220 per month (or $2,640 annually), fees for QuickBooks Online, ranging from $30 to $95 per month (or $360 to $1,140 annually), and fees for Lead Connector, which are $200 per month (or $2,400 annually).