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If a Fly Fitness franchisee is reimbursed for expenses, is that included in Gross Revenue?

Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

You must pay us a Continuing Royalty Fee equal to seven percent (7.0%) of the Gross Revenue generated weekly by your Franchised Business. "Gross Revenue" includes all revenues and income from any source derived or received by Franchisee from, through, by or on account of the operation

of the Franchised Business or made pursuant to the rights granted hereunder, including but not limited, any and all other revenues received using Franchisor's methods, operations and/or trade secrets whether received in cash, in services, in kind, from barter and/or exchange, on credit (whether or not payment is actually received) or otherwise. It does not include (i) any sales tax or similar taxes collected from customers and turned over to the governmental authority imposing the tax, (ii) properly documented refunds to customers, (iii) properly documented promotional discounts (i.e., coupons) or (iv) properly documented employee discounts (limited to 3% of Gross Revenue). Gross Revenue does not include gift card purchases, at the time of purchase, but Gross Revenue does include the redemption amount of purchases made by gift card. If you do not report revenues for the month, then we will collect 120% of the last Continuing Royalty Fee collected and settle the balance the next period in which you report revenue. You are required to set up authorization at your bank to allow us to electronically transfer funds from your bank account to our bank account. Interest and late fees will apply to any late payments or electronic funds transfer requests denied due to insufficient funds.

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 8–14)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, gross revenue includes all income from any source related to the operation of the franchised business. This includes revenue received in cash, services, or other forms of exchange. However, it specifically excludes certain items such as sales taxes, documented refunds to customers, and certain discounts.

Based on the information provided, the FDD does not explicitly state whether reimbursements for expenses are included in gross revenue. The definition of "Gross Revenue" is comprehensive, encompassing nearly all forms of income, but it does not directly address the treatment of expense reimbursements.

Therefore, a prospective Fly Fitness franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding whether reimbursements for expenses are considered part of gross revenue. Understanding this distinction is crucial for accurately calculating royalty fees, which are based on a percentage of gross revenue. Knowing whether reimbursements are included will help in financial planning and ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.