How is the Dryer Vent Squad renewal fee calculated?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| including audit, legal, travel and reasonable accommodations. | |||
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us | As invoiced | Payable if we engage a third party to perform periodic quality assurance audits, including mystery shopper programs. |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses | On demand | For costs and expenses incurred by us in collecting fees due to us, and/or to enforce the terms of the franchise agreement or a termination of the franchise agreement. Includes costs and expenses of re-inspections required by quality assurance audit. |
| Reimbursement | Costs and expenses incurred by us, plus 10% of the costs and expenses incurred | 14 days of invoice | You shall reimburse us for costs and expenses incurred if we pay any amount that you owe or are required to pay to a third party, plus an additional fee of 10% of the costs and expenses incurred by us. |
| Transfer | Either: (a) $5,000 if the transferee is an existing franchisee; or (b) $12,500 for all other transfers | On demand | Payable if we approve your transfer request and upon signing our then current franchise agreement. |
| Renewal | 5% of our then current initial franchise fee | On signing renewal franchise agreement | Payable if we approve your renewal request and upon signing our then current franchise agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the renewal fee is 5% of the then-current initial franchise fee. This fee is payable if Dryer Vent Squad approves the renewal request and upon signing the then-current franchise agreement.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that when the time comes to renew their franchise agreement, they will need to pay a renewal fee. The exact amount will depend on what the initial franchise fee is at that time. For example, if the initial franchise fee has increased to $40,000 by the time of renewal, the renewal fee would be $2,000 (5% of $40,000).
It is important to note that the renewal is contingent upon Dryer Vent Squad's approval. The franchisee must also sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may have terms and conditions that differ from the original agreement. Therefore, franchisees should carefully review the renewal agreement and ensure they understand all the obligations before signing.