Does Buildingstars have the right to charge a reasonable fee for continuing advisory assistance?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- C. Continuing Advisory Assistance. BUILDINGSTARS will make available such continuing advisory assistance in the operation of the franchise, rendered in such manner and available from time to time, as BUILDINGSTARS may deem appropriate. BUILDINGSTARS reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for such assistance as well as to be compensated for any travel expenses including but not limited to transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses BUILDINGSTARS' employees incur providing such Advisory Assistance.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buildingstars reserves the right to charge franchisees a reasonable fee for continuing advisory assistance. Buildingstars will make available continuing advisory assistance in the operation of the franchise, rendered in such a manner and available from time to time, as Buildingstars may deem appropriate.
In addition to the fee for the advisory assistance itself, Buildingstars may also charge franchisees for any travel expenses incurred by Buildingstars' employees while providing this assistance. These expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation, lodging, meals, and other related costs.
This means that as a Buildingstars franchisee, you may incur additional costs for advisory support beyond the standard fees. It is important to clarify with Buildingstars what constitutes a 'reasonable fee' for advisory assistance and under what circumstances such assistance is typically provided to anticipate potential expenses.