What is the monthly Software Fee for a Clear Pest Pros franchisee?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly Software Fee of $750. This fee covers the required software usage for up to four technicians. In addition to the base fee, Clear Pest Pros retains the right to increase this fee if their vendors increase their charges. Clear Pest Pros may also charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee.
This means that a Clear Pest Pros franchisee could potentially pay more than the stated $750 per month if the vendor costs increase or if Clear Pest Pros decides to implement the additional administrative fee. For example, if Clear Pest Pros charged the maximum 15% administrative fee, the monthly software fee would be $862.50 ($750 + $112.50).
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that these fees can change and to factor in potential increases when budgeting. Franchisees should inquire about the likelihood and potential magnitude of vendor-driven increases and whether Clear Pest Pros intends to charge the administrative fee. Understanding these potential costs is crucial for assessing the overall financial viability of the Clear Pest Pros franchise.