What is the monthly Software Fee for Clear Pest Pros franchisees?
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' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly Software Fee of $750. This fee covers the cost of required software usage and includes coverage for up to four technicians. In addition to the monthly fee, there is a one-time set up fee of $650.
Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to increase the Software Fee based on vendor costs and may also charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee. This means that the monthly fee could potentially increase, impacting the franchisee's operating expenses. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in potential increases when budgeting.
Franchisees should also be aware that Clear Pest Pros requires franchisees to authorize automatic debits from their business checking account for all fees due, as outlined in Exhibit D of the Franchise Agreement. This ensures timely payment of the Software Fee and other fees, but franchisees should carefully manage their cash flow to avoid any issues with automatic payments.