When is the Additional Training fee due for Clear Pest Pros franchisees?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of Gross Sales, for the first 12 months of operation Beginning in month 7, the greater of 7% of Gross Sales, or 7% of the Minimum Gross Sales Requirement, which shall be no less than $700 | This fee is due by automatic debit on the 10th day of each month for Gross Sales generated during the preceding month. | See Notes 1 through 5. In addition to the Minimum Royalty, the Minimum Gross Sales requirement begins in month 13 of operations. If you fail to achieve the Minimum Gross Sales, we may collect the greater of the $700 per month (the "Minimum Royalty") or 7% of the Minimum Gross Sales Requirement. |
| Brand Marketing Fee | 2% of Gross Sales. | Deducted monthly at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty beginning in month 13 of your operation | Your contribution to our Brand Marketing Fund for the common benefit of System franchisees. See Note 6. |
| Technology Fee | $350 per month, per franchisee | Monthly | Fees for website hosting, email hosting, and other required technology or marketing related expenses. We reserve the right to increase this fee as determined by vendor(s), to include the cost to use our Call Center, and to charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Technology Fee. |
| Software Fee | $750 per franchisee | Monthly | Fee for required software usage, covers up to 4 technicians. One-time set up fee is $650. We reserve the right to increase this fee as determined by vendors, and to charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee. |
| Additional Training at your Location | $2,000 per person | Prior to scheduling our staff to visit your location | Payable if we send a Clear Pest Pros employee to your location for additional training; |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Additional Training fee of $2,000 per person is due prior to scheduling Clear Pest Pros staff to visit the franchisee's location. This fee is payable whether the franchisee requests the additional training or if Clear Pest Pros determines, in its sole discretion, that the franchisee's work performance requires additional training. Clear Pest Pros also reserves the right to increase this fee in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
This means that a Clear Pest Pros franchisee may incur this $2,000 fee per person if Clear Pest Pros deems additional training necessary, regardless of whether the franchisee requested it. This could arise if the franchisee's performance does not meet Clear Pest Pros' standards, potentially adding an unexpected cost.
Franchisees should be aware of the conditions under which Clear Pest Pros might require additional training and factor this potential expense into their financial planning. It is also important to note that Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to increase this fee based on the Consumer Price Index, meaning the cost of additional training could rise over time.