What is the one-time set up fee for the Software 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 one-time set up fee of $650 for the required software. This fee is in addition to the ongoing monthly software fee of $750, which covers up to four technicians.
This one-time fee is intended to cover the initial setup and configuration of the software necessary to operate the Clear Pest Pros franchise. It is a separate cost from the monthly fee, which covers the ongoing usage and maintenance of the software.
Clear Pest Pros also reserves the right to increase the monthly software fee as determined by its vendors and to charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee. Prospective franchisees should factor this potential increase into their financial planning. It is important to note that this one-time fee is non-refundable, so franchisees should carefully consider their decision before investing in the franchise.