Can Closet Storage Concepts charge a software setup fee to franchisees?

According to Closet Storage Concepts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Closet Storage Concepts may charge a software setup fee to its franchisees. This means that, as a franchisee, you might have to pay an additional fee to get the necessary software configured and ready for use in your Closet Storage Concepts business.

This fee is in addition to other technology-related requirements. The FDD states that franchisees must acquire computer hardware, software, telecommunications infrastructure, and credit card processing equipment as Closet Storage Concepts requires. Franchisees are also responsible for any additions, substitutions, and upgrades to these systems that Closet Storage Concepts specifies.

Closet Storage Concepts also reserves the right to develop proprietary software and computer systems for use within the franchise network. This gives Closet Storage Concepts the flexibility to introduce new technologies and require franchisees to adopt them, potentially incurring further costs. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential technology expenses when evaluating the overall investment required to start and operate a Closet Storage Concepts franchise.