How often is the Brand Development Fund Fee paid by Deer Solution franchisees?

According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Brand Development Fund Fee is a continuing weekly fee. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the franchisee's weekly Gross Sales, with the FDD stating it can be up to 3%. Currently, Deer Solution franchisees pay 2% of their weekly Gross Sales towards the Brand Development Fund Fee.

This means that each week, a Deer Solution franchisee must calculate their Gross Sales and remit 2% of that amount to the Brand Development Fund. Gross Sales include revenues from all business and customers, encompassing cash, credit, and other forms of consideration. However, Gross Sales do not include sales taxes collected and remitted to the taxing authority or authorized promotional discounts provided to customers.

The weekly payment structure has implications for cash flow management. Franchisees need to ensure they have systems in place to accurately track Gross Sales on a weekly basis and to make timely payments to the Brand Development Fund. The funds collected are intended to support the Deer Solution brand's development, which should benefit all franchisees through increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.

Deer Solution also has the option to directly collect the Gross Sales of your Deer Solution Business and pre-deduct all fees and payments due to them, their affiliates, or their designated suppliers, and they will remit the balance to you.