When is the Gold Star Operating Fee due?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Fee11 | 125% of Gold Star, or its designees, cost of operation | Same as Continuing Franchise Fee | Payable to Gold Star or its designated operator Non-refundable |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Fee is due at the same time as the Continuing Franchise Fee. The Operating Fee is 125% of Gold Star's, or its designees, cost of operation.
This means that a Gold Star franchisee must pay the Operating Fee on the same schedule as their Continuing Franchise Fee. The exact timing of the Continuing Franchise Fee is not specified in the provided excerpts, so a prospective franchisee should clarify this with Gold Star.
The Operating Fee is charged only if the franchisee fails to conform to Gold Star's system standards, giving Gold Star the right to operate the Restaurant (or appoint a designee) until the operations are corrected. This fee covers Gold Star's expenses for providing such services, increased by 25%.