Can Clear Pest Pros charge an administration fee on the Technology Fee?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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 can charge an administration fee on the Technology Fee. The Technology Fee is $350 per month, per franchisee. This fee covers website hosting, email hosting, and other required technology or marketing-related expenses.
Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to increase the Technology Fee as determined by vendors, to include the cost to use their Call Center. Importantly, Clear Pest Pros can also charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Technology Fee.
For a Clear Pest Pros franchisee, this means that the monthly Technology Fee could be as high as $402.50 if Clear Pest Pros decides to implement the maximum allowable administration fee (15% of $350 is $52.50, and $350 + $52.50 = $402.50). This additional cost should be factored into the franchisee's financial projections.