When does Christian Brothers Automotive collect the first installment of the upfront franchise fee?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Agreement. The execution of the New Agreements shall, except for the post-term
obligations of Franchisee hereunder, be deemed to terminate this Agreement and
the Commercial Sub-Lease Agreement.
(d) In the event of an assignment of this Agreement, the sale of the Franchised Business
or an assignment of any Interest in Franchisee that results in a change of control of
Franchisee, Franchisee shall pay the Franchisor a transfer fee (the "Transfer Fee")
equal to Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($30,000.00). Franchisee
acknowledges that the Transfer Fee is reasonably required to reimburse Franchisor
for its expenses relating to said assignment, and which amount is payable as follows
unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Franchisor: (i) a non-refundable amount of
$10,000.00 must be paid at the time the Franchisor approves in writing a term sheet
or letter of intent agreed to and signed by the Franchisee and the assignee, and (ii)
the remaining $20,000.00 must be paid to Franchisor at the closing of the
transaction between Franchisee and the assignee. In the event Franchisee authorizes
Franchisor to find an assignee who is not then currently a franchisee of an operating
Christian Brothers Automotive franchise location, Franchisee shall execute an
agreement (the "Transaction Fee Ag
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Christian Brothers Automotive collects an initial payment towards the transfer fee in the event of an assignment of the franchise agreement, sale of the franchised business, or a change of control in the franchisee's ownership.
Specifically, a non-refundable payment of $10,000 is due when Christian Brothers Automotive approves, in writing, a term sheet or letter of intent that has been agreed to and signed by both the franchisee and the assignee. This initial payment is part of the total $30,000 transfer fee required for such transactions.
The remaining $20,000 of the transfer fee is due at the closing of the transaction between the franchisee and the assignee. This fee structure ensures Christian Brothers Automotive is compensated for their expenses related to the assignment and provides an initial commitment from the parties involved.