Is the $25,000 transfer fee for a Clean Your Dirty Face franchise negotiable?

According to the 2025 Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee wishing to transfer their franchise agreement is subject to several conditions. One of these conditions is paying Clean Your Dirty Face a transfer fee of $25,000. The FDD does not state that this fee is negotiable.

To transfer a Clean Your Dirty Face franchise, the franchisee must meet several requirements. The potential transferee needs to have sufficient business experience, aptitude, integrity, and financial resources. The franchisee must be current on all payments to Clean Your Dirty Face and have complied with all agreements. The transferee cannot have an ownership interest in a competitive business, and must complete the Clean Your Dirty Face training program. The landlord must also allow the lease to be transferred, and the transferee must sign the current franchise agreement.

Given that the FDD does not explicitly state that the $25,000 transfer fee is negotiable, a prospective franchisee should directly ask Clean Your Dirty Face whether there are any circumstances under which this fee could be reduced or waived. Understanding the franchisor's flexibility on this fee is crucial for financial planning when considering a franchise transfer.