When is the Advertising Fee due for a Crepe De Licious franchise?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee(2) | 6% of Gross Revenues | 5th day of each month for the immediately preceding month | The “Royalty Fee” is based on “Gross Revenues” during the previous period. Your Royalty Fee is an ongoing payment that allows you to use the Marks and the intellectual property of the System and pays for our ongoing support and assistance. |
| Advertising Fee | 3% of Gross Revenues | Same as Royalty Fee | We charge this fee for the creation of a national advertising fund. The advertising fee is discussed in Item 11. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Advertising Fee is due on the 5th day of each month for the immediately preceding month. This fee is calculated as 3% of the Gross Revenues generated by the Crepe De Licious business.
This means that a franchisee must calculate their Gross Revenues for a given month and remit 3% of that amount to Crepe De Licious by the 5th day of the following month. For example, revenue earned in January is reported and the advertising fee paid by February 5th. This payment schedule ensures that Crepe De Licious receives advertising funds regularly, allowing for consistent marketing efforts.
The FDD specifies that the advertising fee contributes to a national advertising fund, which Crepe De Licious uses for marketing and promotional activities. Item 11 of the FDD provides further details about the use of these advertising funds. Franchisees should review Item 11 to understand how Crepe De Licious manages and utilizes the advertising fees collected from franchisees.