For Exit franchisees paying a $225 fee, what is the contribution amount for the U.S. Charitable Fund?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Revenue**
All Commissions are to be entered into MEMO and will be subject to transaction fees unless the gross revenue is $250.00 or less.
e) Payment
Transaction Fees are payable by Franchise to Subfranchise and EXIT. Transaction Fees are payable at the finalization of the Transaction Side and are deducted from the Sales Representative's portion of the Commission.
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A portion of each Transaction Fee is allocated as follows:
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who pay a $225 fee contribute $7.50 to the U.S. Charitable Fund. This fund is one of several separate funds administered by Exit, including the U.S. Creative Fund, U.S. Advertising Fund, Regional Development Fund, and Administrative Fund.
The U.S. Charitable Fund is used by Exit to make donations to charities selected by them. It's important to note that none of these funds are audited, and Exit has sole discretion over deposits to and expenditures from these funds. This means Exit is not obligated to spend any specific amount on advertising or promotion in any particular area or region.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that a portion of their fees is allocated to charitable donations, but they have no control over which charities receive the funds or how the money is spent. The franchisee should consider this when evaluating the overall cost and potential benefits of the franchise, as well as the franchisor's commitment to charitable giving.