When are Fitstop's interest and/or late fees incurred?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Indemnification | The costs and expenses we incur in connection with your breach or default under your Franchise Agreement or otherwise in the ownership and operation of your Franchised Business. | As incurred by you. | You are solely responsible and must indemnify and hold us harmless for all loss, damage, claims or demands arising from your Franchise including, but not limited to, any joint employment claims. |
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| Annual Convention | We expect this amount to be around $1,500 to $2,000 per attendee | Paid monthly by you. | You will also be responsible for covering the costs that attendees incur in connection with attending any such event. |
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| Merchant payment processing costs | Then-current amount charged by our Approved Supplier (if applicable) Currently, these fees are estimated to be between 2% and 4% of Gross Revenue generated by your Franchised Business on an ongoing basis | Payable immediately once collected by the Current Billing/POS Provider | These amounts are payable to our third-party Approved Supplier for such services as of the Issue Date. |
| Interest and/or Late Fees | The lesser of (i) 18% per annum, and (ii) the highest rate permitted for commercial transactions under applicable law | If and as incurred and invoiced | Please note that the maximum interest rate in the State of California amounts to 10% per annum. These amounts may be charged in connection with any fees or amounts that are past due and owing under the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, interest and/or late fees are incurred if fees or other amounts owed under the Franchise Agreement are past due. These fees are charged as they are incurred and invoiced to the franchisee.
The interest rate applied will be the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest rate permitted for commercial transactions under the applicable law. For example, the FDD notes that the maximum interest rate in California is 10% per annum.
As a prospective Fitstop franchisee, it is important to be aware of these potential interest and late fee charges. Franchisees should ensure timely payments to avoid these additional costs, which can impact profitability. Understanding the specific regulations regarding maximum interest rates in your state is also crucial.