What is the Transfer Fee for a Central Bark Doggy Day Care Franchise Agreement?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees We Charge Based On Your Request or Need | |||
| Transfer Fee – Franchise Agreement | $15,000 | Upon approval of assignment | Payable only if you or your owners engage in a “transfer” as defined in the Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee – MUFA | $2,500 multiplied by the number of unexecuted Franchise Agreements remaining on the Development Schedule | Upon approval of assignment | Payable only if you or your owners engage in an “assignment” as defined in the MUFA. |
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, a franchisee who transfers their Franchise Agreement will be charged a transfer fee of $15,000. This fee is payable upon approval of the assignment.
The transfer fee applies when a franchisee engages in a "transfer" as defined in the Franchise Agreement. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the specific conditions under which a transfer is permitted and what constitutes a "transfer" according to the agreement, as this could trigger the fee.
In addition to the Franchise Agreement transfer fee, Central Bark Doggy Day Care also charges a transfer fee for a MUFA (Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement) which is $2,500 multiplied by the number of unexecuted Franchise Agreements remaining on the Development Schedule. This fee is payable upon approval of assignment and only if the franchisee engages in an "assignment" as defined in the MUFA. Franchisees should carefully review the Franchise Agreement and MUFA to fully understand the implications of these transfer fees.