Under what condition is the Additional Training fee at your location payable to Clear Pest Pros?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| 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 Fee. |
| Additional Training at your Location | $2,000 per person | Prior to scheduling our staff to visit your location | Payable if we send a Clear Pest Pros employee to your location for additional training; |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Additional Training at your Location fee of $2,000 per person is payable if Clear Pest Pros sends an employee to your location for additional training. This fee is due regardless of whether you request the additional training or if Clear Pest Pros determines, in its sole discretion, that your work performance requires additional training. The FDD also states that Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to increase this fee in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
This means that as a Clear Pest Pros franchisee, you could be required to pay $2,000 per person for additional training at your location if Clear Pest Pros deems it necessary, even if you didn't ask for it. This could occur if your performance doesn't meet their standards. It is important to note that this fee can increase over time based on the CPI, potentially adding to the cost of the training.
Franchisees should be aware of the conditions under which this fee is charged and factor it into their budget. It would be prudent to clarify with Clear Pest Pros what specific performance metrics trigger mandatory additional training and how frequently the CPI adjustment is applied to the fee. Understanding these details can help a franchisee anticipate and potentially avoid incurring this expense.