What does the Craters & Freighters Technology Fee cover?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 3.6 Technology Fee. Each month throughout the duration of this Agreement, Franchisee must pay to Franchisor a technology fee ("Technology Fee") in the amount of Franchisor's thencurrent rate for such Technology Fee, relating to software subscription(s), up to seven (7) email accounts established for the Franchised Business, Geosite domain registration, other technology enhancements, and maintenance and support of the same provided by Franchisor or its designee(s). Franchisor reserves the right to increase such Technology Fee from time to time during the Term of this Agreement, so long as Franchisor provides Franchisee with thirty (30) days' notice of such increase; provided, however, the Technology Fee will not exceed the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750) per month. In the event Franchisee requests any additional email accounts (i.e., more than seven (7) email accounts), the Technology Fee paid by Franchisee will be increased by
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee covers several technology-related services and subscriptions. Specifically, it includes software subscriptions, up to seven email accounts for the franchised business, Geosite domain registration, other technology enhancements, and maintenance and support for these items. These services are provided either directly by Craters & Freighters or through their designated third-party providers.
This fee is mandatory and must be paid monthly throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement. The amount of the Technology Fee is based on Craters & Freighters's current rate, and they reserve the right to increase this fee over time. However, Craters & Freighters must provide franchisees with 30 days' notice before any increase, and the fee cannot exceed $750 per month.
If a franchisee requires more than the included seven email accounts, the Technology Fee will increase by Craters & Freighters's then-current rate for each additional email account. The Technology Fee is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the monthly Royalty Fee, ensuring a streamlined payment process for franchisees.