Is Bonchon responsible for taxes and surcharges related to Windstream Services?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Service location or adding a new Service location, as identified in Quote#, attached hereto and hereby set forth in the Quote, along with other applicable terms and conditions. | Windstream and Customer hereby agree to amend the Agreement by moving, adding or changing Services at an existing incorporated into the Agreement. The Services to be provided at such Service locations and rates for the same are also | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Except as modified by this Amendment, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement remain unchanged. All | | | amended Services are subject to the Term stated on the Quote. | | | | IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment is hereby duly executed by an authorized representative of each Party hereto. | | Bonchon (Customer) | WINDSTREAM and its affiliates (Windstream) | | SIGNATURE: \s1\ | SIGNATURE: \s2\ | | AUTHORIZED REP. | AUTHORIZED REP. | | (PRINTED NAME): \n1\ | (PRINTED NAME): \n2\ | This document was downloaded from franchimp.com. All the information on this website is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. FranChimp.com does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website (FranChimp.com), is strictly at your own risk. We will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connect
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for certain taxes and surcharges related to Windstream services. The monthly recurring charges do not include taxes or charges that Windstream passes on to governmental entities. Additionally, franchisees are responsible for Windstream fees and surcharges. These include an Access Recovery Charge of up to $3.00 per line (with a maximum of 5 per trunk), a Regulatory Assessment Surcharge of up to 8% on Interstate and International charges in Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania, and an Administrative Service Fee of up to 15% on Interstate, Intrastate, and Internet services monthly charges in all states except Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania.
This means that as a Bonchon franchisee, you will need to budget for these additional costs on top of the base monthly charges for Windstream services. The exact amount will vary depending on your location and the number of lines or trunks you use. It is important to note that the Regulatory Assessment Surcharge and the Administrative Service Fee are subject to change with prior notice, potentially impacting your expenses.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Windstream Service Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated by reference and available online. Understanding these terms and conditions is crucial, as they govern the service agreement and can be modified over time. Franchisees should also confirm the current tariff rates and any potential future increases to accurately forecast their operating expenses.