What does the Clear Pest Pros Software Fee cover?
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, the Software Fee covers the required software usage for the franchise. This fee is $750 per franchisee on a monthly basis and covers up to 4 technicians. In addition to the monthly fee, there is a one-time set up fee of $650. Clear Pest Pros retains the right to increase this fee as determined by vendors and to charge an administration fee of up to 15% of the Software Fee.
For a prospective franchisee, this means budgeting not only for the initial $650 setup cost but also $750 each month for the software. It is important to note that Clear Pest Pros can increase this fee based on vendor costs and add an additional 15% administrative fee, which could further increase the monthly expense. The software supports up to four technicians, so franchisees need to consider if they will need to pay more if they have more than four technicians.
Franchisees should inquire with Clear Pest Pros about the likelihood and potential magnitude of future increases to the Software Fee, as well as what specific software is included and whether there are options to use alternative software. Understanding these potential costs and the scope of the software is crucial for accurate financial planning.