What is the due date for the franchise meeting fee for Cream?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks 1, 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Meeting Fee | To be determined (subject to change) | As incurred | We may designate that attendance at a franchise meeting is mandatory for you and/or your Shopkeeper. We will charge this fee even if you or your Shopkeeper do not attend. This fee will not exceed $1,500 per person. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise meeting fee is due as incurred. Cream may designate that attendance at a franchise meeting is mandatory for franchisees and/or their Shopkeepers.
The amount of the franchise meeting fee is to be determined and is subject to change, but the fee will not exceed $1,500 per person. This fee will be charged whether or not the franchisee or their Shopkeeper attends the meeting.
Cream franchisees should be aware that "as incurred" means the fee is due when Cream invoices the franchisee for the meeting, and payment is expected promptly. Franchisees should budget for this potential expense and clarify with Cream how far in advance they will be notified of mandatory meetings and the exact fee amount.