What payment methods does Ella Cafe currently require for royalty fees and other amounts due?

According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, royalty fees and other amounts due must be paid via pre-authorized bank draft. However, Ella Cafe retains the right to require an alternative payment method at their discretion.

This means that as an Ella Cafe franchisee, you will likely need to set up an automatic payment system from your bank account to cover ongoing fees. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it ensures timely payments and reduces administrative burdens for both the franchisee and franchisor.

While pre-authorized bank drafts are the current standard, franchisees should be aware that Ella Cafe can change the required payment method. It would be prudent to inquire about what alternative payment methods Ella Cafe might consider acceptable in the future and under what circumstances they would implement such a change.