What is the minimum monthly national branding fee for a Caring Transitions franchise?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FEES**
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty fee – Notes 1 & 10 | 6% of Gross Receipts; $300 monthly minimum for 12 months; $500 monthly minimum thereafter – Note 2 | Payable by the 5th day of each month – Note 1 | Paid on Gross Receipts for preceding calendar month |
| National branding fee – Note 4 | 2% of Gro |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a national branding fee. The minimum monthly national branding fee is $350. This fee is paid on Gross Receipts for the preceding month and is due by the 5th day of each month. Item 11 of the FDD provides further explanation of the national branding fees.
It's important to note that this fee is separate from other advertising and marketing expenses. Franchisees are also required to spend at least $399 per month during their first 12 months of operation on local marketing with a designated supplier, and 4% of Gross Receipts on an annual basis thereafter. Additionally, if a local cooperative advertising program is established in the franchisee's area, they must contribute up to 3% of their Gross Receipts unless a majority of the cooperative members agree on a higher contribution.
The national branding fee is payable to the Caring Transitions National Branding Fund beginning on the fifth day of the second month following the month in which the franchisee completes the initial training program. However, Caring Transitions will extend the National Branding Fund start date for an additional month if the franchisee complies with System Standards for opening their business, signs a general release, and is in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement. Caring Transitions reserves the right to increase the National Branding Fee in the future, but not by more than 10% per each year in which the franchise agreement has been in effect.
Late fees on national branding fee payments are payable to the National Branding Fund, as is interest on national branding fee payments. The royalties, national branding fees, or other fees paid to Caring Transitions may be entirely or partially subject to state or local sales or use tax, depending upon the law in the franchisee's state. If Caring Transitions is required to pay these taxes in the franchisee's state, the franchisee must add the tax to their royalty or national branding fee payment.