Are the Caring Senior Service royalty fees and technology fees paid at the same time?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Fee | 2% of Gross Billings | Payable at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee | See Item 11. |
| Local Advertising and Promotion | $5,000 during your first six months in operation; after which, if you do not have a full-time Homecare Consultant, we may require that you spend, in your next quarter, a maximum of the greater of $2,500 per month or 1% of Gross Billings from your previous quarter | As incurred | Payable to local advertising suppliers. All advertising you want to use must be pre approved by us. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the marketing fee is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the royalty fee. The FDD does not specify whether the technology fee, or 'The Hub™ Back Office Support Center' fee, is paid at the same time as the royalty fee.
The marketing fee is 2% of Gross Billings. The Hub™ Back Office Support Center fee is $900 per month, but is not due for the first three full months in operation.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Caring Senior Service whether the technology fee is paid at the same time as the royalty and marketing fees. Understanding the payment schedule for all fees is crucial for managing cash flow and financial planning.