How long does a Bombs Away franchisee have to reimburse Bombs Away Franchising for payments made on their behalf?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 4.6 Reimbursement. Bombs Away Franchising may (but is never obligated to) pay on Franchisee's behalf any amount that Franchisee owes to a supplier or other third party. If Bombs Away Franchising does so or intends to do so, Franchisee shall pay such amount plus a 10% administrative charge to Bombs Away Franchising within 15 days after invoice by Bombs Away Franchising accompanied by reasonable documentation.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Bombs Away Franchising pays an amount that a franchisee owes to a supplier or other third party, the franchisee must repay that amount plus a 10% administrative charge within 15 days of the invoice date. The invoice from Bombs Away must be accompanied by reasonable documentation of the payment.
This means that if Bombs Away chooses to cover a franchisee's debt to a supplier, the franchisee is obligated to promptly reimburse Bombs Away for the payment, along with an additional 10% to cover administrative costs. This reimbursement is expected within 15 days of receiving an invoice and supporting documentation from Bombs Away.
This policy ensures that Bombs Away can assist franchisees in managing their financial obligations while also protecting its own financial interests by recouping the funds it advances, plus an administrative fee. Franchisees should be aware of this reimbursement timeline to avoid any late payment issues or potential penalties.