What is the monthly fee for QuickBooks Online for a Canopy Lawn Care franchise?
Canopy_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
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| QuickBooks Online is currently $74.50; QuickBooks Payroll QuickBooks Payroll is currently $35.75 for the Core service and $59.30 for the premium service. The cost of service increase as additional employees are added. | S | Monthly econdary Fees | This is paid to us or our affiliate. We may increase this fee based upon any increases imposed by the third-party vendor. QuickBooks Online is required, but QuickBooks Payroll is optional. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canopy Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay $74.50 per month for QuickBooks Online. This fee is paid to Canopy Lawn Care or an affiliate. The FDD states that this fee may increase if the third-party vendor (QuickBooks) increases their prices.
QuickBooks Online is a required service for Canopy Lawn Care franchisees. However, QuickBooks Payroll is optional, with the Core service costing $35.75 monthly and the premium service costing $59.30 monthly. The cost of QuickBooks Payroll increases as more employees are added.
Franchisees should note that all fees paid to Canopy Lawn Care or its affiliates are non-refundable under any circumstances once paid. It is important to factor in these ongoing technology and bookkeeping costs when evaluating the overall financial investment in a Canopy Lawn Care franchise.