What is the purpose of the Boulder Designs Marketing Fee?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount1 | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Fee | Currently $0 per month | Monthly | We anticipate charging an amount no greater than $200 per month once implemented. We will provide you with prior notice before any increases in the monthly Marketing Fee are imposed. Once this fee is implemented the fee cap will increase each calendar year by an amount not to exceed 10% of the prior year's cap. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Marketing Fee is intended to support marketing initiatives. Currently, this fee is $0 per month, but Boulder Designs anticipates charging up to $200 per month in the future.
Boulder Designs will provide franchisees with prior notice before implementing any increases to the monthly Marketing Fee. Once implemented, the fee cap can increase each calendar year by an amount not to exceed 10% of the prior year's cap.
While the FDD specifies the potential amount and future increases, it does not detail exactly how the marketing fees will be used to benefit franchisees. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Boulder Designs about the specific marketing activities this fee will support, such as regional advertising campaigns or online marketing efforts, to understand the potential return on investment.