Is Buildingstars or its affiliates required to accept payments after they are due from the Buildingstars franchisee?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Payments from FRANCHISEE.
BUILDINGSTARS has the sole discretion to apply any payments by FRANCHISEE to any past due indebtedness of FRANCHISEE for any fees, expenses, purchases from BUILDINGSTARS or its Affiliates, interest or any other indebtedness.
Neither BUILDINGSTARS nor any of its Affiliates are required to accept payments after same are due or extend credit or otherwise finance FRANCHISEE'S operation of the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–217)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, neither Buildingstars nor its affiliates are required to accept payments from franchisees after the payments are due. Buildingstars also has the sole discretion to apply any payments made by the franchisee to any past due debts, including fees, expenses, purchases from Buildingstars or its affiliates, and interest.
This means that Buildingstars franchisees are expected to make timely payments. Buildingstars is not obligated to extend credit or provide financing for the franchisee's operations. Franchisees should ensure they have sufficient capital and manage their finances effectively to avoid late payments and potential penalties.
This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically require franchisees to maintain good financial standing and meet their payment obligations promptly. Franchisees should carefully review the payment terms outlined in the franchise agreement and seek clarification from Buildingstars regarding any specific concerns or questions about payment policies.