Are franchisees required to pay for non-technology related services that Counselor Realty provides?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Counselor may also provide you with or require you to utilize such non-technology related tools and services relating to the franchised business as Counselor determines from time to time in its sole discretion. Counselor will not be obligated to provide you with any such non-technology related tools or services, and reserves the right to discontinue providing any such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor may decide to provide at any time. Counselor also reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions regarding any such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor may decide to provide at any time. You will be obligated to pay Counselor fees associated with such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor decides to provide in such amounts, and at such times, as Counselor shall determine from time to time in its sole discretion.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Counselor Realty FDD, franchisees are obligated to pay fees for non-technology related tools and services that Counselor Realty decides to provide. Counselor Realty has the discretion to offer or require franchisees to utilize such non-technology related tools and services related to the franchised business. However, Counselor Realty is not obligated to provide these tools or services and reserves the right to discontinue them at any time, or to modify the terms and conditions.
This means that as a Counselor Realty franchisee, you may incur additional costs for non-technology services deemed necessary by the franchisor. The amounts and payment schedules for these fees are determined by Counselor Realty at its sole discretion. It is important to note that Counselor Realty can change the availability and terms of these services, which could impact your operational costs and strategies.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the types of non-technology related tools and services that are currently offered or planned, as well as the associated fees. Understanding the potential costs and the franchisor's flexibility in modifying these offerings is crucial for financial planning and assessing the overall value of the franchise.