When is the Caring Transitions Lead Referral Fee due?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Referral Fee | $10,000 | Upon a transfer of your franchise to a buyer who was already listed in our sales database at the time you and the buyer began discussing a sale | Intended to partially reimburse us for our costs in developing leads who then purchase from existing franchise owners |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Lead Referral Fee of $10,000 is due upon a transfer of your franchise to a buyer who was already listed in Caring Transitions' sales database at the time you and the buyer began discussing a sale. This fee is intended to partially reimburse Caring Transitions for their costs in developing leads who then purchase from existing franchise owners.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if you decide to sell your Caring Transitions franchise, and the buyer is someone that Caring Transitions had already identified as a potential franchisee, you will be responsible for paying this $10,000 fee. This is in addition to any other costs associated with selling your franchise, such as legal and administrative fees.
It is important to note that this fee is only applicable if the buyer was in Caring Transitions' sales database before discussions about the sale began. This implies that if you find a buyer independently who is not in their database, this fee would not apply. Franchisees should keep detailed records of when potential buyers were contacted and their relationship with the franchisor to avoid disputes over this fee.