When is the Caring Senior Service technology fee due?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enkiscribe AI Enabled Software | Currently, $99 per month | Monthly | You may choose to use this call management and client communication AI enabled software provided by Enkiscribe. The monthly fee for this service is payable to us, and we, in turn, pay Enkiscribe. Should you choose to use the Enkiscribe platform, you will sign the License and Service Agreement enclosed in Exhibit H to this disclosure document. There is no limit on our ability to increase this fee, in particular as this fee is a passthrough cost payable to Enkiscribe. Currently, Enkiscribe charges $298 per month for the services for which System franchisees pay only $99 per month. |
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 fee for the Enkiscribe AI Enabled Software is currently $99 per month and is due monthly. This software is a call management and client communication tool that franchisees may choose to use. If a franchisee elects to use the Enkiscribe platform, they will be required to sign the License and Service Agreement included as Exhibit H in the FDD.
Caring Senior Service franchisees should note that while the current monthly fee is $99, this is a pass-through cost payable to Enkiscribe, and Caring Senior Service has no limit on its ability to increase this fee. The FDD indicates that Enkiscribe currently charges $298 per month for the services, but Caring Senior Service franchisees pay only $99 per month. This suggests that Caring Senior Service is currently subsidizing a portion of the cost.
Prospective franchisees should consider the potential for this fee to increase in the future, as it could significantly impact their operating expenses. It would be prudent to inquire with Caring Senior Service about the likelihood of fee increases and the factors that could influence such changes. Understanding the terms of the License and Service Agreement with Enkiscribe, detailed in Exhibit H, is also crucial before committing to using this software.