What technologies does the Boulder Designs Technology Fee cover?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
h month | | | Name of Fee | Amount1 | Due Date | Remarks | |-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Technology Fee5 | Currently $65 per month, but up to $175 per month. We reserve the right to increase each calendar year by an amount not to exceed 10% of the prior year's fee. | Monthly | For the development and use of online and System technology, including but not limited to internet, website, email, intranet/extranet, and communications technologies, some of which may be implemented in the future. | | Recommended Local Advertising Spend | 10% of Annual Gross Revenues | As invoiced | We highly recommend you spend a minimum of 10% of annual gross revenues on local advertising.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee covers the development and use of online and system technology. This includes, but is not limited to, internet, website, email, intranet/extranet, and communications technologies. The FDD specifies that some of these technologies may be implemented in the future.
The Technology Fee is currently $65 per month but can increase to $175 per month. Boulder Designs retains the right to increase this fee each calendar year by an amount not exceeding 10% of the prior year's fee. Franchisees should be aware of these potential increases when budgeting.
Franchisees should confirm with Boulder Designs which specific technologies are currently available and which are planned for future implementation. Understanding the current and future technology offerings will help franchisees assess the value of the Technology Fee and plan their business operations accordingly. It is also important to note that Boulder Designs may provide only 10 days' notice of any increase to the then-current monthly Technology Fee.