When are the Fund Contributions due for a Central Bark Doggy Day Care franchise?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
er a marketing fund. (Franchise Agreement Section VI.A.)
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- We will maintain a Website to advertise, market and promote CENTRAL BARK facilities. (Franchise Agreement – Section VI.D.)
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- We may periodically set a maximum or minimum price that you charge for products and services offered by your CENTRAL BARK facility, tho
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must contribute to a system-wide marketing fund. These contributions, referred to as "Fund Contributions", are due monthly. The amount due is the greater of 2% of the franchise's Gross Sales or $500.
The FDD specifies that these Fund Contributions are to be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee, as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. This means that the specific due date and payment method for the Fund Contribution will align with the royalty payment schedule detailed elsewhere in the Franchise Agreement.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Franchise Agreement to understand the exact timing and method for royalty payments, as this will directly dictate when and how the Fund Contributions must be submitted to Central Bark Doggy Day Care.