Can Clear Pest Pros charge an administration fee on the Software Fee?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Clear Pest Pros charges a Software Fee of $750 per franchisee on a monthly basis. This fee covers the required software usage for up to 4 technicians. In addition to the base fee, Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to increase this fee if their vendors increase their prices. Clear Pest Pros also reserves the right to charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee.
For a Clear Pest Pros franchisee, this means that the monthly Software Fee could be as high as $862.50 if Clear Pest Pros decides to implement the maximum allowable administration fee (15% of $750 is $112.50, and $750 + $112.50 = $862.50). This potential increase should be factored into the franchisee's financial planning.
It is common practice in the franchise industry for franchisors to pass along vendor cost increases to franchisees. The inclusion of a potential administration fee, however, is something a prospective franchisee should carefully consider. They should inquire about the circumstances under which this fee would be applied and whether it is consistently applied to all franchisees or only in specific situations.