Is the National Headstone Accounts Fee considered a reasonable amount by Boulder Designs?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that the National Headstone Accounts Fee is reasonable amount enforced by the Franchisor, as a fee for obtaining the project, maintaining the website for the National Headstone Program, heavily marketing the services to continuously obtain more leads for the participant franchisees, and for the administrative costs related to the National Headstone Program.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company considers the National Headstone Accounts Fee a reasonable amount. Boulder Designs franchisees acknowledge that this fee is enforced by Boulder Designs as compensation for several services related to the National Headstone Program.
The services covered by the National Headstone Accounts Fee include obtaining projects for franchisees, maintaining the website for the National Headstone Program, and heavily marketing the services to continuously generate more leads for participating franchisees. The fee also covers the administrative costs associated with managing the National Headstone Program.
In practical terms, this means that a portion of the revenue from National Headstone Program projects is retained by Boulder Designs to cover these specific costs. The franchisee keeps the remaining balance after the project deposit is paid to Boulder Designs. This arrangement is presented as a way for Boulder Designs to support and grow the National Headstone Program, which in turn benefits franchisees by providing them with leads and marketing support.