When is the Caring Transitions national branding fee due?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
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| National branding fee – Note 4 | 2% of Gross Receipts; $350/month minimum | Payable by the 5th day of each month | Paid on Gross Receipts for the preceding month. See Item 11 of this disclosure document for an explanation of the national branding fees |
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- Payable to Caring Transitions National Branding Fund beginning on the fifth day of the second month following the month in which you complete the initial training program. We will extend the National Branding Fund start date for an additional month if you comply with System Standards for opening your business (including completing a business plan and recommended
- marketing activities), sign a general release, and are in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement. We reserve 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.
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- Late fees on royalty payments and revenue reports are payable to us. Late fees on national branding fee payments are payable to the National Branding Fund.
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- Interest on royalty payments and late revenue reports is payable to us. Interest on national branding fee payments is payable to the National Branding Fund.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the national branding fee is due by the 5th day of each month. Specifically, it is payable to the Caring Transitions National Branding Fund beginning on the fifth day of the second month following the month in which you complete the initial training program. The fee is calculated as 2% of Gross Receipts, with a minimum of $350 per month. Gross Receipts include all revenue on a cash basis relating to or arising from the operation of the franchised business, prior to deducting client distributions and other costs of doing business.
However, there is a provision to extend the National Branding Fund start date for an additional month. This extension is granted if the franchisee complies with System Standards for opening their business. Compliance includes completing a business plan and recommended marketing activities, signing a general release, and being in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement.
Caring Transitions also retains the right to increase the National Branding Fee in the future, but with limitations. The increase cannot exceed 10% per year in which the franchise agreement has been in effect. It's important to note that late fees on national branding fee payments are payable to the National Branding Fund, and interest on these late payments is also payable to the National Branding Fund.