When does the Central Bark Doggy Day Care franchisee pay the Email Fee?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Fee | Then-current fee; currently no fee for 3 email addresses, and $5 per month for each additional email address.3, 7 | As incurred |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES1 (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Email Fee is paid "As incurred." The franchise agreement provides for 3 free email addresses, but the franchisee will pay $5 per month for each additional email address.
This means that a Central Bark Doggy Day Care franchisee will be billed for email usage as it happens, rather than on a fixed monthly schedule. If a franchisee only uses the 3 free email addresses, they will not incur any Email Fees. However, if they require additional email addresses for their business operations, they will be charged $5 per month for each additional address.
Franchisees should carefully consider their email needs when budgeting for ongoing fees. While $5 per email address may seem insignificant, these costs can accumulate, especially if the business expands and requires more email accounts. It is important to note that the Email Fee is a "then-current fee", meaning Central Bark Doggy Day Care may increase this fee. However, Central Bark Doggy Day Care notes that they reserve the right to increase such fees by up to 10% per year, calculated on a cumulative basis over the term of the Franchise Agreement.