What documentation accompanies the invoice when Desi District Franchise Group seeks reimbursement for payments made on behalf of the franchisee?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 4.6 Reimbursement. Desi District Franchise Group may (but is never obligated to) pay on Franchisee's behalf any amount that Franchisee owes to a supplier or other third party. If Desi District Franchise Group does so or intends to do so, Franchisee shall pay such amount plus a 10% administrative charge to Desi District Franchise Group within 15 days after invoice by Desi District Franchise Group accompanied by reasonable documentation.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Desi District Franchise Group may, but is not obligated to, pay any amount the franchisee owes to a supplier or other third party. If Desi District Franchise Group makes such a payment, the franchisee is required to repay that amount, along with a 10% administrative charge, within 15 days of being invoiced. The invoice from Desi District Franchise Group must be accompanied by reasonable documentation.
This means that if Desi District Franchise Group chooses to cover a franchisee's debt to a supplier, the franchisee will receive an invoice for the original amount plus an additional 10% to cover administrative costs. This invoice must include documentation that justifies the original payment made by Desi District Franchise Group.
For a prospective franchisee, this implies that while Desi District is not required to cover debts, they may do so. If they do, the franchisee should ensure that the invoice includes proper documentation before making the reimbursement payment. This documentation serves as verification of the original payment and helps ensure transparency in the financial transaction.