When is the Design Fee due for a Crepe De Licious franchise?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| You may be required to also pay us a non-refundable “Design Fee” between $5,000 and $10,000 to | |
| provide restaurant design preparation services for your Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck at our discretion. | |
| If required, You will pay the Design Fee upon ordering the designs prior to opening your Crepe de licious | |
| Business. This fee will vary depending on the size and complexity of the design. In 2023, our we did not | |
| collect any Design Fees from franchisees. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crepe De Licious Franchise Disclosure Document, a Design Fee, if required, is due upon ordering the designs prior to opening the Crepe De Licious business. This fee, which is non-refundable, ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 and is used to provide restaurant design preparation services for a Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck, at Crepe De Licious's discretion. The actual amount of the fee depends on the size and complexity of the design.
It is important to note that Crepe De Licious has the discretion to require this fee or not. For example, in 2023, Crepe De Licious did not collect any Design Fees from franchisees. This suggests that the requirement for a Design Fee may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each franchise location or the prevailing business strategy of Crepe De Licious at the time.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Crepe De Licious whether a Design Fee will be required for their specific location and what factors will determine the final amount. Understanding the potential cost and payment timing is crucial for budgeting and financial planning before starting the Crepe De Licious franchise.