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From what date does the interest accrue on overdue amounts owed to Canine Dimensions?

Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

following week. - 5.5.2.2 Debit Franchisee's account a non-refundable late reporting fee of forty-

five dollars ($45.00).

  • 5.5.3 To encourage prompt and timely payment of the Royalty Fees and to cover the costs and expenses involved in handling and processing any payments not received by their due dates, Franchisee shall pay a fee of $45.00 for any ACH transfer that is returned by the bank, and shall also pay, upon demand, interest on any overdue amount equal to the lesser of: (i) one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month; or (ii) the highest rate permitted by law. Such charge shall accrue from the date payment was due until the date payment is actually received by Franchisor. Each failure by Franchisee to report its Gross Sales to Franchisor, or to pay the Royalty Fees or other payments payable to Franchisor when due, will be a material breach of this Agreement, except if the lateness is the result of Franchisor's failure to debit Franchisee's account in a timely manner.
  • 5.5.4 Franchisor's acceptance of any interest payment cannot be construed as a waiver of its rights in respect of the default giving rise to such payment and is without prejudice to any right by Franchisor's to terminate this Agreement.
  • 5.5.5 Franchisee acknowledges that the electronic receipts generated from the ACH transactions listed herein are the only documents that will be generated for the transactions made under this Agreement and that they will not be accompanied by individual invoices from Franchisor. Franchisee agrees that such receipts are sufficient documentation of transactions, and that pa

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, interest on any overdue amount accrues from the date the payment was due until the date Canine Dimensions actually receives the payment. The interest charged will be the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest rate permitted by law.

In addition to interest on overdue amounts, Canine Dimensions also charges a $45.00 fee for any ACH transfer that is returned by the bank. The FDD specifies that failure to report gross sales or pay royalty fees or other payments when due constitutes a material breach of the agreement, unless the lateness results from Canine Dimensions' failure to debit the franchisee's account in a timely manner.

The acceptance of any interest payment by Canine Dimensions does not waive its rights regarding the default that led to the payment, and it does not prejudice Canine Dimensions' right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees also acknowledge that electronic receipts from ACH transactions are sufficient documentation and that Canine Dimensions is not required to generate IRS form 1099 for payments made under the agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.